Domaine François Raveneau

Montée de Tonnerre Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay

9.372 ratings
9.233 pro ratings
Chablis, Burgundy, France
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Conrad Green

Great stuff. A punchy nose of Rick pools, steel, chalk and salinity. Beautiful balance on the palate with hints of pear and yellow flowers. Crazy good Montee with all the refined edges and angularity of 04

Great stuff. A punchy nose of Rick pools, steel, chalk and salinity. Beautiful balance on the palate with hints of pear and yellow flowers. Crazy good Montee with all the refined edges and angularity of 04

Aug 18th, 2023
Mike Saviage

Taken to the Forest Theater in Carmel. Light gold color. Quiet nose. Soft notes of some citrus and sweet fruit. No flaws but overall uninspiring. Seems like Chez Raveneau missed with this one.

Taken to the Forest Theater in Carmel. Light gold color. Quiet nose. Soft notes of some citrus and sweet fruit. No flaws but overall uninspiring. Seems like Chez Raveneau missed with this one.

Aug 22nd, 2022
Lee Pitofsky

‘04 Ravs are epic. Enjoyed alongside MDT 2008, Butteaux 2008 and Dauvissat Clos 2004.

‘04 Ravs are epic. Enjoyed alongside MDT 2008, Butteaux 2008 and Dauvissat Clos 2004.

Oct 7th, 2020
Jonathan Lipsmeyer

2004 Raveneau Montée de Tonnère. After a half hr open, when you bring your nose to the glass, an amazing vinyl/green banana/mint/chalky limestone nose awaits that is so potent and alluring it evokes some deep-seated, Neanderthal sensory orgasm. It takes a bit of time for the puckering lemon acidity to poke out. Big, broad, and creamy...probably the greatest Chablis I've ever had. So very powerful but not clunky. Wow. The glass residuals are wildly saline and honey/creamy a bit. So, so good

2004 Raveneau Montée de Tonnère. After a half hr open, when you bring your nose to the glass, an amazing vinyl/green banana/mint/chalky limestone nose awaits that is so potent and alluring it evokes some deep-seated, Neanderthal sensory orgasm. It takes a bit of time for the puckering lemon acidity to poke out. Big, broad, and creamy...probably the greatest Chablis I've ever had. So very powerful but not clunky. Wow. The glass residuals are wildly saline and honey/creamy a bit. So, so good

7 people found it helpfulFeb 9th, 2014
Mark Bright

Partner/Wine Director Saison Restaurant

10

One of my favorite Raveneau vintages!!

One of my favorite Raveneau vintages!!

6 people found it helpfulJul 8th, 2014
Gillian Robb

Blinded it and guessed Côte d'Or. So oily and round and lovely. Thank god for the generosity of guests.

Blinded it and guessed Côte d'Or. So oily and round and lovely. Thank god for the generosity of guests.

1 person found it helpfulMay 9th, 2015
Alder Yarrow

Wine Blogger Vinography

9.3

Wet wool, lime zest, wet chalkboard, and silky crystal goodness.

Wet wool, lime zest, wet chalkboard, and silky crystal goodness.

Jan 15th, 2017
Charles Antin

Senior Wine Specialist/Auctioneer Zachys

9.4

Amazing precision and length.

Amazing precision and length.

Jan 12th, 2017
Aaron Dornstreich

Amazing wine. Showed a bit more maturity than anticipated.

Amazing wine. Showed a bit more maturity than anticipated.

Sep 27th, 2016
Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.6

Lightning strikes! ⚡️⚡️⚡️

Lightning strikes! ⚡️⚡️⚡️

Aug 14th, 2016