Situated in the small town of Chablis, Burgundy's most northerly region, Etienne Boileau farms his nine hectares of 1er Cru Chablis vineyards--including this holding in Montee de Tonnerre--with as little interference as possible in the effort to let the distinctive Kimmeridgean clay terroir of the Serein Valley (ancient seabed containing a special soil type known as 'argilocalcaire' that is a mixture of limestone, clay and fossilized oyster shells) acheive realize its vinous potential in the form of structure, focus, and precision. Vinified in stainless steel, with a short marturation period in barrel, the 2010 "Montee de Tonnerre" is elegant and lithe, with youthful lemon and pear aromas and flavors accented by delicate flowering herb and subtle leesy notes. Its raciness is balanced by sustained depth on the midpalate. The finish lingers, echoing minerals and creamy lees. This is for fresh oysters, caviar with creme fraiche on toast, Dungeness crab, or a farm-fresh, herb-roasted chicken.
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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Louis Bouillot Cremant de Bourgogne "Perle d'Aurore" Brut Rosé $13.99
2010 Domaine des Niales Rhedon-Marin Mâcon-Villages Vieilles Vignes $12.99
2010 Chateau de Maligny Chablis "Vieilles Vignes" $18.99
2011 Domaine des Nembrets Denis Barraud Mâcon "Source de Plaisirs" $12.99
2011 Domaine Paul Pernot Bourgogne Chardonnay $19.99
