{"product_id":"2023-domaine-billaud-simon-chablis-premier-cru-montee-de-tonnerre","title":"2023 Domaine Billaud Simon Chablis Premier Cru Montee de Tonnerre","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe 2023 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDomaine Billaud-Simon Chablis Premier Cru Montée de Tonnerre\u003c\/span\u003e is one of the standout wines in the domaine’s range and comes from what is often regarded as the finest Premier Cru vineyard in Chablis, frequently described as the \"Grand Cru of the Premier Crus.\" Situated adjacent to the Grand Cru slope, Montée de Tonnerre is prized for its ability to combine power, concentration, minerality, and finesse in equal measure. In the generous 2023 vintage, the wine displays both impressive depth and classic Chablis tension. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe nose is complex and expressive, revealing aromas of lemon zest, white peach, ripe pear, and green apple layered with oyster shell, wet stone, crushed chalk, and subtle spice. As the wine opens, delicate floral notes emerge alongside hints of liquorice, white flowers, and a touch of citrus oil. Unlike some warmer-vintage Chablis that lean toward tropical fruit, the fruit profile here remains focused and refined, framed by a distinctly mineral character. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOn the palate, the wine is concentrated yet remarkably precise. Vibrant citrus and orchard fruit flavours are supported by a dense mineral core, giving the wine both weight and energy. The texture is broader and more powerful than the Vaillons, with impressive dry extract providing depth and persistence. Notes of lemon, nectarine, crushed stone, and saline minerality carry through the palate, while a subtle bitter citrus note and fine phenolic grip add structure and complexity. Despite the richness of the vintage, the wine retains excellent freshness and tension, leading to a long, harmonious finish marked by chalk, oyster shell, and lingering citrus. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOverall, this is a sophisticated and age-worthy Montée de Tonnerre that beautifully captures the vineyard’s reputation for combining power with elegance. More structured and intense than the domaine’s Vaillons, it offers greater depth, mineral drive, and ageing potential while remaining remarkably balanced. The wine should evolve gracefully over the next decade, developing additional layers of complexity while retaining its hallmark freshness and precision. It is an exceptional partner for lobster, scallops, turbot, Dover sole, oysters, or dishes featuring beurre blanc and fine seafood sauces. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eInfo\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"height: 152px;\" width=\"846\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCOUNTRY\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePRODUCER\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDomaine Billaud Simon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVARIETY\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSTYLE\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite Wine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVINTAGE\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSIZE\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wine More Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51334724518203,"sku":"430823","price":200.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/6779\/7699\/files\/2023_Domaine_Billaud_Simon_Chablis_Premier_Cru_Montee_de_Tonnerre.jpg?v=1781231597","url":"https:\/\/winemore.com.au\/products\/2023-domaine-billaud-simon-chablis-premier-cru-montee-de-tonnerre","provider":"Wine More Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}