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Billaud Simon Chablis 1er Cru Montee Tonnerre 2022

Billaud Simon Chablis 1er Cru Montee Tonnerre 2022

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Majestic, Pure, and Electric with Mineral Tension

Widely hailed as the undisputed king of Chablis Premier Crus, Montée de Tonnerre shares the exact same south-southeast facing slope and Kimmeridgian limestone vein as the Grand Cru hill. The 2022 Domaine Billaud-Simon expression is a tour de force of mineral engineering. It reveals a brilliant, classic nose of iodine, lemon curd, white acacia blossoms, and crushed chalk. Remarkably dense and tightly wound, it drives across the palate with immense crystalline focus and energy, answering the natural sun of the 2022 vintage with a soaring, electric, and intensely saline finish.
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Style Profile at a Glance

Attribute Profile Scale
Body Medium-to-Full, Pure & Tightly Wound ●●●●●
Sweetness Bone-Dry ●●●●●
Acidity High, Chiseled & Electric ●●●●●
Fruit Lemon Curd, Lime Zest & White Peach ●●●●●
Oak Virtually Non-Existent (Vinified in stainless steel to protect purity) ●●●●●

Terroir, History & Acclaim

Critical Recognition:
Burghound [91] pts
Jasper Morris [94] pts
  • 91 Points - Burghound (Allen Meadows): "Moderate though also easily detectible wood is present on the nose of iodine, white flowers and a hint of oyster shell. The markedly finer middleweight flavors exude evident minerality that adds a sense of lift to the balanced, nicely dry and impressively long finish that displays the natural class of a fine MdT. As with many of these 2022s, it could use more depth but the style is lovely and understated."
  • 93-95 Points ★★★★★ - Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy: "An even lemon yellow. The concentrated warmth of Montée de Tonnerre is showing here in a very attractive way, a little more compelling than Mont de Milieu. Less flamboyant up front then the 2023 but if anything offering greater intensity behind with really well harnessed marine minerals. Beautiful persistence. Drink from 2027-2034. Tasted Jul 2024."
  • The Peerless Premier Cru: Montée de Tonnerre is universally considered the top Premier Cru vineyard in Chablis. Separated from the Grand Cru Blanchot only by a narrow valley, it drinks like a Grand Cru at a fraction of the cost. Its south-southeast exposure guarantees fantastic ripeness, while its razor-sharp Kimmeridgian soils infuse the grapes with an intense mineral character.
  • Stainless Steel Mastery: To honor the electric, pure identity of this specific parcel, Domaine Billaud-Simon avoids new wood completely. Vinified almost entirely in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, the wine preserves its chiseled, crystalline acidity and pristine sea-breeze undertones unhindered.

Highlights

  • 100% Chardonnay harvested from the domain's prized holdings in Chablis's finest Premier Cru, Montée de Tonnerre.
  • Billaud-Simon is celebrated for its laser-focused, ultra-pure style that captures the essence of right-bank limestone.
  • An absolute cellar centerpiece, possessing the power, volume, and balance to comfortably age for over a decade.

Tasting Notes

  • Appearance: Luminous white-gold core with brilliant, emerald reflections.
  • Nose: Remarkably airy, cool, and architectural. It displays deep aromas of mineral reduction, sea breeze, and iodine, evolving beautifully to reveal lime zest, orange peel, and white acacia blossoms.
  • Palate: Bone-dry, medium-to-full-bodied, and outstandingly dense. The palate possesses sophisticated volume, showcasing crisp notes of lemon curd, lime flesh, and white peach. The rich weight is sharply reined in by a chiseled, towering spine of electric acidity, driving into a highly persistent, mineral-driven, and explosive finish.

Serving Suggestion

  • Temperature: Serve slightly cool at 11–13°C. Avoid ice-cold serving temperatures, as the immense volume and sophisticated floral subtleties need a slight chill to expand properly.
  • Decanting: A 30-to-45 minute decant is highly recommended if enjoying in its youth to allow the tightly coiled mineral core to unfurl. This wine is structured to age gracefully in the cellar through 2036.
  • Western Pairing: Butter-poached lobster tails, roasted turbot with beurre blanc, grilled langoustines, or premium pan-seared scallops.
  • Asian Pairing: Premium steamed garoupa with ginger and superior soy sauce (清蒸石斑魚), stir-fried crystal shrimp (水晶蝦仁), or sautéed lobster with ginger and scallions.

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