# Chablis Premier Cru Montée de Tonnerre (2021)

- **Producer:** Maison Louis Jadot
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay
- **Region:** Burgundy, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.2%
- **Average price:** €60
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** green apple, citrus, anise, menthol, white flowers, peach, sweet spices, brioche, oyster shell, flint

## About this wine

The Chablis Premier Cru Montée de Tonnerre 2021 from Maison Louis Jadot is a 100% Chardonnay from Burgundy, France. Its vineyard is situated on a steep, south-facing slope adjacent to the Grand Cru appellations, on Kimmeridgian clay and limestone soils. The 2021 vintage was marked by challenging weather, including an April frost and a cool, wet summer, which led to reduced yields but pristine grape quality. Maison Louis Jadot is a prominent Burgundy producer known for expressing regional terroirs, with winemaker Frédéric Barnier aiming to craft wines that reflect Burgundy's diversity.

## Interesting facts

- Vineyards are on a steep, south-facing slope, bordering Grand Cru vineyards.
- Soils are ancient Kimmeridgian clay and limestone, rich in fossils.
- Average vine age is 50 years, contributing to grape concentration.
- The 2021 vintage faced frost and cool summer conditions.

## Food pairing

The wine's vibrant acidity and saline minerality cut through the richness of seafood and creamy sauces, cleansing the palate. Its subtle fruit notes complement the sweetness of shellfish, while its structure can stand up to richer preparations.

## Wine making process

This Chablis Premier Cru is made from 100% Chardonnay. The grapes are fermented in stainless steel tanks between 18°C and 20°C, with a partial malolactic fermentation. The wine then undergoes aging for 16 months in large oak foudres, including 30% new oak, followed by aging on fine lees for up to 15 months. The average yield was 48 hl/ha, and the average vine age is 50 years.