2015 Domaine Louis Michel & Fils Montee de Tonnerre 1er Cru Half Bottle

Located on the right bank of the river Serein - as with the grands crus - the Montée de Tonnerre is the most prestigious of all the Chablis premiers crus. The domaine grows fruit on a total of four hectares which were planted in 1974. The soil is Kimmeridgian from the right bank; it’s sticky and features marl with marine fossils, rich in limestone pebbles. Vines with an average age of 40 years.

Gary Walsh The Wine Front 95 points

The distinct smell of pastis along with rockpools and sea shells, nectarine, and ripe lemon. It’s full-flavored, yet discreet, marrying flint to a subtle glycerol texture. There’s crunch and vivacity, complexity and satisfaction at every sip along the way, and a tight almost chalky finish of excellent length and carry. Wonderful.

Minor label damage.