2022 Domaine Francois Raveneau Chablis Montee de Tonnerre

Chardonnay - 750ML
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REVIEWS

DC 95 BH 94 JM 94 WA 94 VN 94
DC 95

Decanter, October 2023

A benchmark Montée de Tonnerre. The domaine has 3.1ha in total, made up of a blend of 10 different plots within Chapelot and Pied d'Aloup, vines aged from 10-60 years. Distinct notes of crisp green apple, cool on the nose...
BH 94

Burghound, October 2024

A more elegant nose freely offers up its combination of airy white flowers, wet stone, spice, citrus, oyster shell and subtle quinine wisps. As is usually the case, the mouthfeel of the vibrant middle weight flavors is...
JM 94

Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy, May 2024

Fine pale colour. Though the nose is not yet very expressive one can see the wealth of fruit waiting beneath. Beautifully balanced and with a coursing energy, fresh white fruit, a feeling of electricity beneath the...
WA 94

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, September 2023

The 2022 Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre is also a strong performer this year, reminiscent of a more open version of the terrific 2020. Delivering aromas of orange oil, pear and green apple mingled with hints of white...
VN 94

Vinous, August 2024

The 2022 Chablis Montée de Tonnerre 1er Cru has a very minerally bouquet, crushed limestone, sea cave and fleeting glimpses of citrus fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp acidity, very citrus lemon. A little...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type
White
Varietal
Chardonnay
Country
France
Region
Burgundy
Sub-region
Chablis
Appellation
Montee de Tonnerre
Vintage
2022
Size
750ML
Percent alcohol
13.00%
Closure
Cork

The 2022 Domaine Francois Raveneau Chablis Montée de Tonnerre is a notable Chardonnay from the esteemed Burgundy region in France. Produced by Domaine Francois Raveneau, this wine hails from the Chablis sub-region, specifically from the Montée de Tonnerre appellation. This white wine, sealed with a cork, has an alcohol content of 13%.

The wine has been met with impressive praise from professional reviewers. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded it a score of 94, noting it as a "strong performer this year." William Kelley described it as reminiscent of the 2020 vintage, highlighting its "aromas of orange oil, pear and green apple mingled with hints of white flowers, buttery pastry and oyster shell." He emphasized its "medium to full-bodied" nature, with "bright acids and a long, saline finish."

Vinous also gave the wine a 94, with Neal Martin describing a "very minerally bouquet" that includes "crushed limestone, sea cave and fleeting glimpses of citrus fruit." He remarked on its "crisp acidity" and "citrus lemon" palate, with a "little sourness towards the finish" that adds "energy and tension." Martin concluded his review with the word "Superb," underscoring the wine's quality.

Decanter was particularly impressed, giving the wine a top score of 95. The review praised the wine as a "benchmark Montée de Tonnerre," noting its composition from a blend of 10 different plots within Chapelot and Pied d'Aloup, with vines aged from 10 to 60 years. The review highlighted "distinct notes of crisp green apple" and "impressive stony, mineral characters" that support its concentration. Described as a "profound rendition in which elegance meets power," Decanter suggested it is suitable "for long-term ageing."

Overall, the 2022 Domaine Francois Raveneau Chablis Montée de Tonnerre stands out as a distinguished Chardonnay, characterized by its mineral-driven profile and potential for aging.