In Bond Fine Wine. 2020 Domaine William Fevre Chablis Montee de Tonnerre, 1er Cru, Chablis, Burgundy, France. 1er Cru • White Burgundy in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 94/100 (WK). Drinking window: 2024–2045. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
William Kelley (WK) — 94/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 21/07/2022 · Drink 2025-2045
The 2020 Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre is a terrific success, unfurling in the glass with aromas of crisp orchard fruit, white flowers, confit citrus and oatmeal. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and complete, it's fleshy and seamless, with fine depth at the core, racy acids and a long, expansive finish. After several years where this site bore the brunt of hail and frost, Montée de Tonnerre is…
Neal Martin (NM) — 92–94/100 · Vinous, 01/10/2021 · Drink 2024-2040
The 2020 Chablis Montée de Tonnerre 1er Cru comes from three parcels that include the estate's oldest vines, planted in 1936. It is strict and linear on the nose, the most backward of the Premier Crus, but very minerally and stern. The palate is well balanced, citric and mineral-driven. Classic Chablis with an austere but beautifully focused finish that will repay cellaring. Excellent.
Jasper Morris (JMo) — 92–95/100 · Inside Burgundy, 01/06/2021
Clear light bright lemon, the spices show on the nose, which is right for this vineyard, but there is both power and discretion on hand. Not quite biscuit but there is sort of a wholemeal texture here. Brilliant wine for those who want the more powerful side of Chablis. Still a bit of stone licking at the back.