Domaine Moreau-Naudet Chablis Montee de Tonnerre 2021

Domaine Moreau-Naudet’s Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre 2021 is a beautifully chiselled, classically styled Chablis for those who love tension, depth and purity. Drawn from one of the most revered Premier Cru sites on the right bank of the Serein, it delivers a fine balance of youthful energy and underlying power. This cuvée stands out for its combination of vibrant fruit, pronounced minerality and a subtle, honeyed complexity that hints at its ability to age gracefully.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 2021 Montée de Tonnerre shows a pale lemon colour with green reflections, signalling both its youth and its freshness. The nose opens with precise notes of green apple and crisp stone fruit, interwoven with clear honey, beeswax and a saline oyster-shell character that is very true to its Chablis origins. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, layered and finely etched, with a tense, chalky backbone that drives the flavour through to a long, penetrating finish. Juicy citrus, green plum and white peach are wrapped around a core of limestone-driven minerality, while hints of honeycomb and delicate florals add complexity without ever weighing the wine down. Still youthful and tightly coiled, it has excellent depth and concentration, suggesting an aging potential of 8–12 years from the vintage, during which it will gain more texture, nuance and savory complexity.

Production
Montée de Tonnerre is one of Chablis’ benchmark Premier Crus, facing south and southeast on steep, well-drained slopes over classic Kimmeridgian limestone and marl, rich in fossilised seashells. This stony, mineral soil is key to the wine’s tension and saline profile. Domaine Moreau-Naudet farms its vines with great care, favouring meticulous work in the vineyard and hand harvesting to ensure only perfectly ripe, healthy Chardonnay grapes reach the cellar. Vinification is deliberately sensitive and low-intervention: gentle pressing, fermentation with indigenous yeasts, and élevage in a mix of stainless steel and older oak to build texture while preserving the wine’s purity, precision and trademark Chablis freshness.

Food & Serving
This Premier Cru is a superb match for classic seafood dishes—think oysters, scallops, grilled langoustines and simply prepared white fish—as well as sushi, sashimi and tartare. It also pairs beautifully with goat cheese, young Comté, and dishes featuring fennel, leeks or light cream sauces that echo its subtle richness. Serve at around 10–12°C (50–54°F) to show both its tension and aromatic detail. Young bottles will benefit from 30–45 minutes in a decanter or a large-bowled white wine glass to allow the wine’s fruit and beeswax notes to unfold over its chalky core.

Producer
Domaine Moreau-Naudet is a highly regarded Chablis estate known for crafting wines of depth, purity and strong terroir expression, often cited by insiders as one of the most exciting addresses in the region. Based in the heart of Chablis, the domaine has developed a reputation for careful vineyard work, lower yields and a thoughtful, patient approach in the cellar, all aimed at revealing the true character of each cru. Their bottlings from sites like Montée de Tonnerre consistently attract critical praise for their layered complexity, mineral intensity and age-worthiness, placing Moreau-Naudet among the key producers shaping contemporary, high-quality Chablis.

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