2017 Samuel Billaud Chablis Premier Cru Montee de Tonnerre [D96][WA92]

Producer: Samuel Billaud  Region: Chablis, Burgundy, France  Varietal: Chardonnay Year: 2017  Decanter, 96 Points   "Two parcels - one in Chapelot, the other in Montée de Tonnerre - are the sources of this delicious, ageworthy premier cru. Yields were low, but this is not ponderous at all. In fact it's very light-footed, with notes of citrus, white pepper and just a hint of wood."  Wine Advocate, 92 Points  "The 2017 Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre is also performing well, though it doesn't attain quite the heights I thought it might a year ago. A youthfully reserved bouquet of white flowers, citrus oil and honeycomb precedes a medium to full-bodied, satiny and enveloping palate that's nicely concentrated, concluding with a chalky finish but without the electric energy one looks for in a top vintage."  Alcohol: 13%  *Price and availability in store may vary. Vintage date may differ from pictured.