Jean Collet Chablis 1er Cru Montee de Tonnerre 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Jean Collet
Label Name:
 
Chablis 1er Cru Montee de Tonnerre
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Chablis, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable critics: Jasper Morris (91–93), Burghound (89–92). Retailers/reviews note aging potential to 2030–2034

Tasting Note
Bright citrus, green apple and pear with pronounced flinty/mineral and saline notes, subtle white flowers and toasted-oak spice. Medium–full body, crisp acidity and a sleek texture with a long, stony finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, lobster, scallops, grilled/roasted white fish, roast chicken, soft goat cheese. Asian: sushi/sashimi, steamed crab, miso-glazed fish, seafood hot pot, light Thai or Vietnamese seafood dishes.

Production Method
Pneumatic pressing and cold static settling; spontaneous (ambient) fermentation; aged 12–16 months in 228L Burgundy barrels (mostly used oak); sustainable viticulture.

Vineyard Info
Family-owned Domaine Collet (Jean/Romain Collet), ~40 ha in Chablis; vines ~25–45 years in Premier Cru sites; converting to organic/sustainable farming; Romain leads vinification since 2009.