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2011 Patrick Piuze Chablis Montée de Tonnerre

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October 31, 2021 - $81

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RATINGS

92Wine Spectator

A crisp, complex version, boasting floral, apple, lemon, mineral and savory notes punctuated by a vibrant structure. Well-integrated, with a long aftertaste of citrus and stone.

92Stephen Tanzer

Saline oyster shell, orange and a whiff of white pepper on the expressive nose. Dense, ripe and large-scaled, conveying an impression of strong extract and a saline nuance to its flavors of stone fruits and pear skin. Complex, silky wine with a dry, minerally aftertaste.

90-92The Wine Advocate

...bristles on the palate with notable vibrancy and energy. This is one of the most nuanced, crystalline of the premier crus in the cellar...possesses lovely minerality and energy through to a finish laced with white flowers, pears, apples and slate.

REGION

France, Burgundy, Chablis, Montee de Tonnerre

Montee de Tonnerre is a 15-acre Premier Cru parcel just east of the village of Chablis and just south of the Grand Crus. Montee de Tonnerre includes the important climats of Chapelot, Les Chapelots, Pied d’Aloup and Coted de Brechain. Robert M. Parker Jr. has written that “in blind tastings, this microparcel is often judged to be a Grand Cru. It is regrettable that its reputation is not better known…” The soil is a mixture of limestone, clay and fossilized oyster shells.

TYPE

White Wine, Chardonnay, Chablis Premier Cru

This white variety originated in Burgundy, but is now grown around the world. Its flexibility to thrive in many regions translates to wide flavor profile in the market. Chardonnay is commonly used in making Champagne and sparkling wines.