{"product_id":"domaine-bernard-defaix-chablis-1er-cru-montee-de-tonnerre-2024","title":"Domaine Bernard Defaix Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMontée de Tonnerre with Chablis’s signature oyster-shell minerality at full intensity.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Domaine Bernard Defaix Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre 2024 is an exceptionally focused, organically farmed expression of one of Chablis’s most revered Premier Cru vineyards. Situated on the right bank of the Serein River, Montée de Tonnerre shares the same Kimmeridgian limestone ridge and ideal south-southwest exposure as the neighboring Grand Crus. The vineyard’s shallow, clay-limestone soils are rich in fossilized oyster shells (Exogyra virgula), which impart incredible power, weight, and intense flinty minerality to the wine. Under Domaine Bernard Defaix’s organic stewardship, low yields and precise vineyard care allow the fruit to achieve optimum phenolic ripeness while retaining vibrant, mouth-watering acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvested by hand, the Chardonnay fruit undergoes whole-bunch pneumatic pressing and indigenous yeast fermentation to preserve authentic site character. A portion of the wine is aged in neutral oak barrels to build texture and complexity, while the remainder matures in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats on fine lees for roughly 12 months. The bouquet reveals complex aromas of fresh lemon, green apple, white peach, crushed oyster shell, and subtle floral nuances. On the palate, it exhibits impressive structure, concentration, and density, layered with ripe citrus fruit and an unmistakable saline minerality. It pairs brilliantly with oysters, grilled lobster, pan-seared scallops, roasted poultry, and creamy cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Complex, floral and mineral\u003cbr\u003eLemon peel, green apple, white peach, acacia flower, wet stone, and crushed oyster shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Concentrated, dry and precise\u003cbr\u003eRipe citrus and white orchard fruit anchored by vibrant acidity, dense lees texture, and intensely chalky minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Long, refined and saline\u003cbr\u003ePersistent lemon zest, crushed chalk, and a crisp, mouth-watering mineral edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews \u0026amp; Accolades\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Mid lemon yellow. Lively fruit, with some of the more exotic flavours apricot and peach, but in balance.”\u003c\/em\u003e — Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy, 90–92 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“An exuberantly floral nose possesses even better Chablis typicity with its aromas of lemon, oyster shell, ocean breeze and wet stone.”\u003c\/em\u003e — Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, 91–94 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiner Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrand - Domaine Bernard Defaix\u003cbr\u003eStyle - White Wine\u003cbr\u003eVarietal - Chardonnay\u003cbr\u003eCountry - France\u003cbr\u003eRegion - Burgundy\u003cbr\u003eAppellation - Chablis\u003cbr\u003eVintage - 2024\u003cbr\u003eABV - 13%\u003cbr\u003eSize - 750ml\u003cbr\u003eClassification - Premier Cru\u003cbr\u003eCertification - Organic\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Bernard Defaix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44334496448599,"sku":"BERNDEF-TONN-24","price":114.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/3ec41add-4367-4f0c-8293-543e540be952.webp?v=1790217912","url":"https:\/\/kentstreetcellars.com.au\/products\/domaine-bernard-defaix-chablis-1er-cru-montee-de-tonnerre-2024","provider":"Kent Street Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}