Chablis 1er Cru Mont de Milieu 2023 Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin | Burgundy
The Chablis Mont de Milieu from the Jean Paul and Benoit Droin wine estate comes from vines...
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Technical Specifications
Capacity
75cl
Vintage
2024
Grape variety(ies)
Chardonnay
Name
Chablis 1er Cru
Winemaking
Fermentation with native yeasts, followed by winemaking with 50% aged in barrels and 50% in stainless steel tanks
Livestock farming
Blended just before ageing, followed by 10 additional months of ageing
Philosophy and Style
Type of wine
Dry white
Crop type
Non-certified organic
Style
Pure and generous
Type of soil
Kimmeridgian limestone and marl soils, blue clay
Tasting
Food Recommendations
Crayfish Carpaccio with Citrus and Basil Oil
Serving Suggestions
10° C
High point
2029-2039
Wine Description
The Montée de Tonnerre Chablis Premier Cru from the Jean Paul and Benoit Droin wine estate is one of the best Premier Crus on the right bank. The vines grow on soil that is very chalky and marly, typical of the Chablis region. They are also traversed by a vein of blue clay that imparts that unique minerality. The vines are over 50 years old and face west, providing moderate sun exposure for the Chardonnay. Production is extremely limited, with only 9,500 bottles produced worldwide for this highly sought-after cuvée.
Philippe Mischler, sommelier at Mundovin: The Montée de Tonnerre Premier Cru is my favorite climat among the Chablis Premier Crus. It displays a taut, mineral profile and exceptional aging potential. Jean Paul and Benoît Droin opted for a blend of half oak barrel and half stainless steel for winemaking to preserve freshness while allowing for micro-oxygenation of the wine.
The nose is simply as clear as crystal. The sense of purity it exudes is indescribable. There is, of course, a dominant mineral structure with hints of flint, wet pebbles, and a touch of fresh grass and mint.
On the palate, the wine is just as crystalline as on the nose. Aromas of citrus and white peach blend beautifully with the mineral and briny notes. A great Chablis that deserves Grand Cru status.
A must-try from Chablis!
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