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| Community Tasting Notes (average 92.6 pts. and median of 93 pts. in 113 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Burgundy Bill on 4/13/2024 & rated 96 points: Tidal pool, lime, sea breeze, cinnamon, and honey on the nose. On the palate this is immediately recognizable as Raveneau with that waxy round and spherical presence. Grand Cru intensity… slightly sweet on the attack and then the dam bursts… The acid is high, but it hits late followed by waves of citrus, limestone, river rocks… this wine keep building and building until it delivers a spicy ginger finale. God I love 2008 Rav - a true stunner and a great reminder to age your Raveneau! (178 views) | | | Tasted by fatboi on 7/14/2023 & rated 95 points: no notes . out of a Mag just glorious. puts on weight with air. (1356 views) | | | Tasted by djhammond on 5/15/2023 & rated 95 points: This is a stunning Chablis, and it underlines why Raveneau is the gold standard. Notes of lemon cut through with a wonderful salinity. It is so complex on the palate and finish and is exquisitely balanced. I gave this a couple of hours in the decanter, and it was beneficial. 95+ (1525 views) | | | Tasted by Smooth Jazz on 5/8/2023 & rated 92 points: Absolutely no sign of aging or decline that others noted. Pristine bottle that’s not been moved since release. Cool with piercing salinity and lemon notes that give one the impression this could take on some more complexity in time. No rush to drink the rest and one would think this should have some upside to score above. (1216 views) | | | Tasted by acyso on 3/26/2023 & rated 93 points: Heater week; 3/26/2023-4/3/2023 (Chicago, IL): Next to the Chapelot, which I preferred, though that is not to say that I'd turn this down at all. This is archetypal Raveneau, with a distinct chablisien mineral and citrus quality, as well as plenty of salinity. The difference between this and the Chapelot was that this came across as relatively diffuse, and didn't have the same laser focus. To be sure, there was more fruit here, with a broader, richer profile. But the mineral intensity of the Chapelot is what drew me to it. (2443 views) | | | Tasted by clayfu on 9/1/2022: I LOVE 08 Raveneau and I love this 08 MDT. There's this incredible concentrated body that has a significant weight that brings powerful intense flavors deep into the finish. Loaded with orchard fruit, bouncing energic acidity that only grew with air. Starting to pick up that waxy raveneau aged texture. Like with the other wines tonight, can't wait to see where they are with another ten years in bottle. (3039 views) | | | Tasted by dream on 6/10/2022 & rated 94 points: The silky mouth-watering texture is what got me here. Saline and refined with a fine bead of intensity that builds towards the finish. I loved the tip of the tongue complexity that lingers on the palate. Much more to come here in time. 94+ (1953 views) | | | Tasted by LB88 on 11/27/2021 & rated 92 points: Nice after some air was saline and concentrated. Will prob improve more with time. (2414 views) | | | Tasted by tinybubbles on 8/27/2021 & rated 91 points: More advanced and less energetic than desired. 91-92 (2851 views) | | | Tasted by vespa110 on 7/27/2021 & rated 94 points: Giallo paglierino con riflessi oro, naso floreale e minerale, salino, con sbuffi verdi di alga. Bocca sapida, fresca, leggera sensazione di panna burro con limone e finale pulito, legno leggeremente presente con note dolci speziate.
Buono (2584 views) | | | Tasted by drwine2001 on 7/13/2021: Tulip colored. Herbs, bouillon, and lemon. Fabulous glycerine texture. Brothy with a whiff of vanilla and citrus. Great acidic core. Richer pear fruit arrives late. Profound wine that will continue on for the next 10 to 15 years. (2679 views) | | | Tasted by Elpaninaro on 4/30/2021: Small pour- hence limited note
light lemon color, alongside the 2004 this is tighter with strong lemon notes on the nose and palate, the nose here is softer and more restrained right now than the 2004- but the 2008 is showing richer and more generously on the palate, tangerine notes, limes, dark grey stone notes, impressive and still very young, patience best even though this- like the 2004- is approachable now.
**(**)+, 2025-2040 (2491 views) | | | Tasted by B Paul on 4/30/2021: Outstanding, though still young and somewhat tight. (1680 views) | | | Tasted by dbenglis on 4/25/2021 & rated 93 points: I would decant and let open for a bit. (1596 views) | | | Tasted by The Vines That Bind on 3/18/2021 & rated 92 points: Good weight and power. Texturally a little oily. Not as tight or as expressive as '08 Dauvissat Vaillons in the next glass. Very good, short on notes today. (1951 views) | | | Tasted by tooch on 2/9/2021 & rated 96 points: Tuesday Dinner - Raveneau & Clos Rougeard (Rustico - Thousand Oaks, CA): Needed some time to open up, but once it did it was gorgeous. Salty, precise, and complex with electric citrus tones. The body was deep and textured with the salty minerals and lime tones. Just lovely. (2323 views) | | | Tasted by LB88 on 1/22/2021 & rated 91 points: This was surprisingly full and round for a Chablis more meursault like. But still good. Probably needs more cellar time to evolve and develop. (1672 views) | | | Tasted by tinybubbles on 11/4/2020 & rated 93 points: Consistent and typical, but beginning to advance. (1935 views) | | | Tasted by Ericsson on 10/18/2020 & rated 92 points: Bu sur 2 jours.
Le 1er jour le vin était très fermé, passage en carafe et 90 minutes plus tard les arômes de pommes, citron, iode, pétrole ont commencé à émerger. En bouche, légèreté et finesse avec de l’acidité et une touche de verdeur.
2ème jour: fruits du verger, salin et un côté Riesling.
Excellent mais il m’a manqué le coup de cœur. (1879 views) | | | Tasted by finediningnyc on 10/6/2020 & rated 95 points: Double decanted 6 hours to serve. Enjoyed alongside MDT 2004, Butteaux 2008 and Dauvissat Clos 2004. (1889 views) | | | Tasted by rocknroller on 9/20/2020 & rated 96 points: An Embarrassment of Riches: Dinner at Chez Dalluge (Dave & Desi's Place, Somewhere in Western MN): Light medium gold color. Splash double decanted and recorked til serving about 3 hours later. The nose speaks volumes of oceanic minerality, oyster shells and limestone, brine, tangerine, Meyer lemon and lemon zest, with hints of dried herbs and lime. The palate reverberates with dry extract and vibrant minerality, a total wow, immense Grand Cru depth and power, yet intense freshness and acidity to go with the layers of lemon oil, tangerine oil, and mixed citrus zest, lime and lime extract. Another regal wine on a higher plane with a fabulous trifecta of minerality, texture, and acidity. Spellbinding. 96+(+)pts. (2311 views) | | | Tasted by chablis28 on 9/20/2020 & rated 94 points: Kevin's btl at Chez Dalluge's last 2020 deck harrah. Classic unadorned hands off Chablis terroir expression. Magic in your glass. Has that signature Raveneau texture where the the wine is at once racy and placid both. Fantastic aromas of citrus, brine, summer wild flowers and river bed stone. The palate is a dense array of citrus and sculpted minerality along with subtle hints of pear and herbs. Superb balance. So regal! Loved it! Thanks Kevin! (2069 views) | | | Tasted by llink on 8/22/2020 & rated 94 points: Popped and poured. Ready to go, with lemon and sea brine dominating the nose. On point palate, complex without a ton of acidity, but had a lithe, silky texture that was just yummy. (1641 views) | | | Tasted by blacktruffle on 7/9/2020 & rated 94 points: Tasted side by side with the 2010 at the SWS monthly tasting. Riper than the 2010, this one is more open and approachable. Very nice. Thank you, James, for your sacrifice of opening the corked bottle, and Bill for opening the second and good one. (1795 views) | | | Tasted by LWI on 6/29/2020 & rated 93 points: Lemon and flint, a hint of greenness; really good grip mixed with richness and smoothness, balanced, wonderful finish. (1795 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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Vinous, Raveneau Chablis Montée de Tonnerre: 1985-2015 (Aug 2019) (8/1/2019)
(Domaine François Raveneau Chablis Montée De Tonnerre 1er Cru White) Subscribe to see review text. | By Ian D'Agata
Vinous, Vinous Table: Au Trou Gascon, Paris, France (Jul 2019) (7/1/2019)
(Domaine François Raveneau Chablis Montée De Tonnerre Premier Cru White) Subscribe to see review text. | By Neal Martin
Vinous, Burgundy With A Bit of Age: 2000-2014 (May 2019) (5/1/2019)
(Domaine François Raveneau Chablis Montée De Tonerre 1er Cru White) Subscribe to see review text. | By Jancis Robinson, MW
JancisRobinson.com (6/22/2017)
(Dom François Raveneau, Montée de Tonnerre Premier Cru Chablis White) Subscribe to see review text. | By John Kapon
Vintage Tastings, Chicago Recap (11/2/2011)
(Raveneau Chablis Montee de Tonnerre) Login and sign up and see review text. | By Allen Meadows
Burghound, October 2010, Issue #40
(Domaine François Raveneau Chablis - "Montée de Tonnerre" 1er 1er Cru White) Subscribe to see review text. | By John Gilman
View From the Cellar, Nov/Dec 2009, Issue #24, The Superb 2008 Burgundy Vintage- Already in the Shadow of 2009?
(Chablis “Montée de Tonnerre”- Domaine Raveneau) Login and sign up and see review text. | By Allen Meadows
Burghound, October 2009, Issue #36
(Domaine François Raveneau Chablis Montée de Tonnerre 1er 1er Cru White) Subscribe to see review text. | By Stephen Tanzer
Vinous, July/August 2009, IWC Issue #145
(Domaine Francois Raveneau Chablis Montee de Tonnerre) Subscribe to see review text. | By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (1/20/2011)
(François Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre) Light canary yellow color; tart apple, mineral, nectarine, chalk, green herb nose; tight, tart lemon, tart apple, mineral, green herb palate with good acidity; medium finish 92 points |
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| François Raveneau Producer WebsiteChardonnay The Chardonnay GrapeMontée de Tonnerre
Burgundy lovers enjoy debating the merits of vineyards almost as much as they savor the wines themselves. A favorite topic of conversation? Premier cru vineyards that in the right hands produce wines at grand cru quality.
For white wines on the Côte de Beaune, the premier cru Meursault Perrières is widely considered to be of grand cru quality. In Chablis, there’s one long-established premier cru vineyard that consistently towers above the rest: Montée de Tonnerre.
If this vineyard does not quite reach the level of the region’s grand crus in depth and sheer palate presence, it often does in aromatic complexity and class. In a perfect classification system, it would be ranked between premier and grand cru. Why should you care? In a word: value. Because Chablis usually is significantly cheaper than white Burgundy from the Côte de Beaune in the first place, the best examples of Montée de Tonnerre can offer remarkable quality/price rapport. If Chablis is the insider’s white Burgundy, then Montée de Tonnerre is the insider’s Chablis premier cru.
A look at the map quickly explains why. Montée de Tonnerre is situated just to the southeast of the unbroken strip of Chablis grand crus on the right bank of the river Serein
Montée Tonnerre is, in many experts’ minds, an ‘honorary’ Grand Cru—or, at the very least, as close as Premier Cru get to that top tier. The site picks up where the famed row of Grand Crus leaves off, sharing similar expositions (the “Blanchots” Grand Cru is literally across the street). Montée de Tonnerre wraps around a hillside and is traditionally broken up into three sections, or lieu-dits: “Pied d’Aloup” (at the top of the slope, facing east); “Chapelot” (more south-facing); and “Côte de Brechain” (the western slopes).
It enjoys a similar geographic profile, rich in the same Kimmeridgian limestoney chalk that makes the grand crus some of the world’s most cerebral, complex and distinctive examples of chardonnay. With its brisk citrus character, floral lift and incisive minerality, Montée de Tonnerre is wonderfully aromatic and penetrating in its youth, typically coming into greater harmony and putting on weight with five to ten years of bottle age.
Montée de Tonnerre - Chapelot, Les Chapelots, Pied d’Aloup, Sous Pied d’Aloup, Côte de Bréchain
About Chablis Pied d'Aloup Wine
Pied d'Aloup is a Premier Cru climat in Chablis, overlooking the town of Chablis itself. This small vineyard site – while a Premier Cru in its own right – is also a part of the larger Montee de Tonnerre Premier Cru climat. As such, most of the Chardonnay grapes grown in the climat go into Montee de Tonnerre Premier Cru wines, providing freshness and minerality to the blend.
The vineyard is located at the top of the hill, sitting on the steep, southeast-facing slopes above the Chapelot vineyard, also used in Montee de Tonnerre blends. The Chablis Grand Cru hill is just a short way away to the north, and Pied d'Aloup shares some of its geographical characteristics, most notably the white, chalky soils.
Chablis Pied d'Aloup
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The Kimmeridgian soils found in Pied d'Aloup (and throughout Chablis) are well suited to viticulture, as their high levels of limestone and clay help to impart minerality to the grapes. The subsoil was deposited by an ancient sea that once covered northern France, and many tiny marine fossils have been found in the vineyards. The soils are less stony here than in other Premier Cru sites, aligning Pied d'Aloup more closely to the Grand Cru sites, and in particular Blanchot.
The southeast exposure in Pied d'Aloup means that vines receive excellent sunlight during the growing season, helping to temper the cool Burgundian climate. However, the mesoclimate in this part of the Montee de Tonnerre vineyard is slightly cooler (given its higher elevation) and, as such, the grapes have more austerity than those from lower on the slope. When blended with riper grapes from the Chapelot vineyard below, they make a well-balanced Montee de Tonnerre Premier Cru wine.
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Wine Scholar Guild vintage ratings
2018 vintage: "marked by a wet spring, a superb summer and a good harvest"
2019 vintage reports
2021: "From a general standpoint, whether for white, rosé or red wines, 2021 is a year marked by quality in the Rhône Valley Vineyards. Structured, elegant, fresh and fruity will be the main keywords for this new vintage."
2022 harvest: idealwine.info | wine-searcher.comBurgundy Les vins de Bourgogne (Bureau interprofessionnel des vins de Bourgogne) (and in English)
Burgundy - The province of eastern France, famous for its red wines produced from Pinot Noir and its whites produced from Chardonnay. (Small of amounts of Gamay and Aligoté are still grown, although these have to be labeled differently.) The most famous part of the region is known as the Cote d'Or (the Golden Slope). It is divided into the Cote de Beaune, south of the town of Beaune (famous principally for its whites), and the Cote de Nuits, North of Beaune (home of the most famous reds). In addition, the Cote Chalonnaise and the Maconnais are important wine growing regions, although historically a clear level (or more) below the Cote d'Or. Also included by some are the regions of Chablis and Auxerrois, farther north.
Burgundy Report | Les Grands Jours de Bourgogne - na stejné téma od Heleny Baker
# 2013 Vintage Notes:
* "2013 is a vintage that 20 years ago would have been a disaster." - Will Lyons
* "low yields and highly variable reds, much better whites." - Bill Nanson
* "Virtually all wines were chaptalised, with a bit of sugar added before fermentation to increase the final alcohol level." - Jancis Robinson
# 2014 Vintage Notes:
"We have not had such splendid harvest weather for many years. This will ensure high quality (fragrant, classy and succulent are words already being used) across the board, up and down the hierarchy and well as consistently from south to north geographically apart from those vineyards ravaged by the hail at the end of June." - Clive Coates
# 2015 Vintage Notes:
"Low yields and warm weather allowed for ample ripeness, small berries and an early harvest. Quality is looking extremely fine, with some people whispering comparisons with the outstanding 2005 vintage. Acid levels in individual wines may be crucial." - Jancis Robinson
# 2017 Vintage Notes:
"Chablis suffered greatly from frost in 2017, resulting in very reduced volumes. As ever, the irony seems to be that what remains is very good quality, as it is in the Côte d’Or. Cooler nights across the region have resulted in higher-than-usual acidity, with good conditions throughout the harvest season allowing for ripe, healthy fruit." - Jancis Robinson
# 2018 Vintage Notes:
"The most successful region for red Burgundy in 2018 was the Côte de Beaune. The weather was ideal in this area, with just enough sunlight and rain to produce perfectly balanced wines naturally." - Vinfolio
Chablis Chablis (Fédération de Défense de l'Appellation Chablis) | Chablis (Burgundy Wines)
2014 Vintage Notes:
"... a hybrid of 2004/2007 and 2010. The stone, citrus and limestone amalgam is exactly what we search for in Chablis as the style harkens to a day in the Cote de Beaune proper (1960's - 1980's) when wine was not meant to be consumed the week it was released, battonage was not used by all and new oak was rarely seen ... the texture is natural and 'of the vintage' not 'of the winemaker' .... Like Sancerre or the Loire in general, 2014 in Chablis is one of those rare years with extract and transparency. It appears to be a vintage for the "neoclassic" ages and those of us intent on cellaring the most terroir-driven (but still powerful) examples of vineyard, site-place and varietal will want to invest (heavily) in the magnetic and electric 2014's." - Jon Rimmerman
2018 Vintage Notes:
"There’s not that razor sharp Chablis acidity in 2018,” says Patrick Piuze. “But there is good definition of place. The dry conditions drove vines to drink deeper down in the soil profile."
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