2011 Chablis Montee de Tonnerre
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Tasted blind at the Burgundy 2011 horizontal tasting in Beaune. The 2011 Chablis Montée de Tonnerre 1er Cru is very austere and reticent on the nose at first, much like their Chapelot, but it opens nicely with subtle marine influences combining with the tertiary, hay bale scents. The palate is well balanced with crisp acidity, touches of lemon and almond, a subtle use of oak just rounding out the finish but this is very harmonious and refined, a real crowd-pleaser.
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Allen Meadows, Burghound
Neal Martin
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Tasted at a pre-sale dinner organised by Christie's to showcase some of the Burgundy treasures coming up for auction. This was still a bit dull at three years old. I would wait and cross my fingers. It will probably shine eventually. (JR)
The 2011 Chablis Montee de Tonnerre is all about grace. A gentle hint of spice leads to dried pears, crushed flowers, red berries and licorice. Constantly changing in the glass, the 2011 is a marvel to behold. Suggestions of smoke, graphite and licorice add layers of nuance in a magical wine loaded with class and personality. Best of all, the 2011 is relatively approachable by Raveneau standards, which means reader won't have to wait long at all to experience the magic of one of the great sites in Chablis.
Pale yellow. Stone fruits and spices on the nose. Supple, fat and plush but dry on the palate, with very ripe peach and nectarine fruit flavors dominating. Finishes dry, with a flavor of dusty stone. This is actually rather closed in the middle palate today and tricky to taste.