J Moreau & Fils

Chablis 1ER Cru Montee De Tonnerre

J Moreau & Fils

Chablis 1ER Cru Montee De Tonnerre

Harvested on the Brechain hill, where the vine slowly ripens, this Premier Cru perfectly combines the iodized character of the soils with the richness of a good exposure. It will be a great companion to fine fish, shellfish, white meat or goat's cheese.

Wine Production

Both grapes and must are brought in with long pneumatic pressing, followed by static settling. Alcoholic fermentation begins in stainless steel tanks. After 3 days, 35% of the juice is transferred into fine-grained barrels that are 1-2 years old, followed by malolactic fermentation and stirring of the lees for the part in oak barrels. Aged for 17 months on fine lees.

Tasting Notes

Beautiful pale gold color. Elegant aromas of pineapple and white flowers. Fresh and silky on the palate, with a roasted hazelnut finish.

Food Pairing

Pair with grilled or poached fish, sushi, sashimi but also asparagus and will also go well with goat cheese or French cheese such as Beaufort, Comté or Emmental.

Harvested on the Brechain hill, where the vine slowly ripens, this Premier Cru perfectly combines the iodized character of the soils with the richness of a good exposure. It will be a great companion to fine fish, shellfish, white meat or goat's cheese.

Wine Production

Both grapes and must are brought in with long pneumatic pressing, followed by static settling. Alcoholic fermentation begins in stainless steel tanks. After 3 days, 35% of the juice is transferred into fine-grained barrels that are 1-2 years old, followed by malolactic fermentation and stirring of the lees for the part in oak barrels. Aged for 17 months on fine lees.

Tasting Notes

Beautiful pale gold color. Elegant aromas of pineapple and white flowers. Fresh and silky on the palate, with a roasted hazelnut finish.

Food Pairing

Pair with grilled or poached fish, sushi, sashimi but also asparagus and will also go well with goat cheese or French cheese such as Beaufort, Comté or Emmental.

Vineyard & Production Info

Vineyard name:
Montee De Tonnerre
Vineyard size:
42.5 ha acres
Soil composition:
shallow soil is underlain with Kimmeridgian marly limestone, reveals veins of blue clay
Harvest time:
mid of September
Bottles produced of this wine:
1,200
Average Vine Age:
40 years

Winemaking & Aging

Varietal composition:
100% Chardonnay
Fermentation container:
stainless steel + barrels
Malolactic fermentation:
full
Fining agent:
vegan
Total SO2:
102

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.29
Acidity:
3.68 g/L
Alcohol:
12.8 %
Total SO2:
102
Residual sugar:
1.5 g/L

About the Vineyard

Slightly set back from the Grands Crus vineyards, Montée de Tonnerre seems to be challenging the Climat right across from it, Blanchot. Its moderate slopes, exposed to the west, welcome the sun in the afternoon. The grapes ripen easily, especially since they are protected from the East winds. The shallow soil is underlain with Kimmeridgian marly limestone, and reveals veins of blue clay, which gives the wines both minerality and energy. Montée de Tonnerre covers approximately 42.5 hectares, including Chapelot, Côte de Bréchain and Pied d'Aloup.