Raveneau, Chablis 1er Cru Montee de Tonnerre, 2023 TBO and graphite with firm tannins

and graphite with firm tannins and mineral lift

with layers of quince

and unpretentious

making it a perfect choice for purists who love a racy

Raveneau, Chablis 1er Cru Montee de Tonnerre, 2023 TBO and graphite with firm tanninsMonte de Tonnerre is arguably Chabliss greatest 1er Cru. South and southwest facing slopes, shallow Kimmeridgian limestone with blue clay veins, and elevation that brings iodine minerality and remarkable balance. This is Raveneaus pinnacle at premier cru level: complete and complex, elegant and refined, power expressed through finesse. Even in 2023s warmer vintage, Monte de Tonnerre declares its true nature: impressive texture, serious structure,