Jean-Paul & Benoît Droin, Montée de Tonnerre, Chablis Premier Cru 2018

“Like the Vaulorent there is plenty of mineral reduction present on the fresh nose of tidal pool, pear and floral scents. The textured, powerful and solidly intense flavors possess good size and weight before concluding in a lemony and impressively persistent and bone dry finale. Interestingly this powerful effort isn’t quite as refined though it is even more complex.”-91-93BH♥, Sweet spot Outstanding

One of the great insider wines, Montée de Tonnerre, expresses many of the characteristics of Grand Cru Chablis which should come as no surprise as it is located on an adjacent hillside to the grand crus but with western exposure. This is a powerful wine in contrast to the more delicate and charming premier crus like Vaillons and Montmains, and it rewards the patience of those who wait a few years before pulling the cork. Benoît farms 1.76 hectares of 50-year-old vines in this premier cru.