2021 Chablis, Montée de Tonnerre, 1er Cru, Louis Michel & Fils, Burgundy

Pale lemon colour. I really like the bouquet here. It has punch and tension. This is very much more in place with a salinity that definitely shows a marine touch. There is fair body and length as well, a 2021 to look out for.

Drink 2025 - 2031

This is also exuberantly floral in character with its cool and more elegant aromas of mineral reduction, citrus, oyster shell, spice and wet stone. The sleeker if perhaps not quite as dense medium-weight flavours possess an even finer texture while flashing focused power on the balanced and sneaky long finish. Once again, better depth would help but this beauty seems to have solid development potential.

Drink from 2031 onward

The 2021 Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre is one of the less reductive, more outgoing wines in the range, exhibiting expressive aromas of pear, peach and orange zest mingled with hints of white flowers and pastry cream. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and vibrant, with a delicately layered core of fruit and a saline finish, it's a strong effort.

Drink 2023 - 2037

Louis Michel's Montée de Tonnerre comes from the southwest facing slopes of Chapelot. A more serious premier cru with extra density on the palate. Beautifully clean and fresh. This will need several years to blossom. Keep for another three to five years and then drink over the following decade. Delivers all that Montée de Tonnerre is renowned for.

Drink 2026 - 2032