Chablis Premier Cru
"Montmains"
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Appellation
Appellation Premier Cru
Grape variety
Chardonnay
Soil
Kimmeridgian Jurassic
Average age of the vines
35 years
Yield
58 hl/ha
Vinification
Cuve inox, fermentation entre 17 & 21°C.
Ageing
12 months on fine lees.
Ageing
4 - 6 years
Serving Temperature
10 - 12°C
Situation
Montmains is the middle mountain located at an intermediate altitude between two higher hills. This climate is exposed to the south / southeast on the left bank of the Serein. The Montmains plots form a set of varied terrains, in a fairly low area that is very sensitive to spring frosts.
Tasting and food pairings
The 2024 Chablis Premier Cru Montmains displays a pale yellow colour with golden highlights, boasting great clarity and brilliance.
The nose is elegant and precise, revealing great complexity with aromas of citrus, ripe lemon, crisp apple, and white flowers. As the wine opens up, notes of flint and a fine touch of salinity underscore the remarkable mineral expression of this Premier Cru.
On the palate, the attack is direct and dynamic. The body, both generous and perfectly chiseled, is driven by a lovely tension that gives the wine freshness, balance, and depth. Flavours of white-fleshed fruit and citrus blend harmoniously with a precise, saline minerality. The finish is long, direct, and persistent, revealing great purity while leaving a chalky imprint and a pleasant sense of freshness.
The 2024 vintage highlights the full personality of Montmains, a Premier Cru renowned for its balance between finesse, tension, and mineral expression. It pairs ideally with oysters, shellfish, fine fish, sea scallops, poultry in a light sauce, as well as aged goat cheese.Press reviews
Chablis 1er Cru "Montmains" 2022 - James Suckling - 94/100Chablis 1er Cru "Montmains" 2022 - International Wine Challenge 2024 - Silver Medal (94/100)Chablis 1er Cru "Montmains" 2022 - Burgundy Report, Bill Nanson - "Delicious"Chablis 1er Cru "Montmains" 2018 - James Suckling - USA - 91/100
- Chablis 1er Cru Montmains 2023 - IWC - 92 ptsGreen and red apple, ripe and perfumed orchard blossoms. Complex, mineral, lively acidity with bread and butter, spicy finish.
- Chablis 1er Cru "Montmains" 2023 - The Drinks Business - 93/100
Glorious floral. Elegant and lifted yet aromatically explosive. There's a basket of blooms here. Patchouli, acacia, oyster shell, samphire, beeswax and a hint of flamed langoustine shell. There's whitecurrant and thyme too. A wonderful signature of its terroir. (18/12/25, Colin Hay)
- Chablis 1er Cru "Montmains" 2023 - The World of Fine Wine
Earthy upfront, it gathers richness and creaminess on the mid-palate. Ripe and easygoing, quite soft and immediately accessible, with a slightly smoky finish. 2025-28. (Sarah Marsh MW, February 2025)
- Chablis 1er Cru Montmains 2023 - Tim Atkin - 92/100
By Christy Canterbury, January 2025
- Chablis 1er Cru "Montmains" 2022 - James Suckling - 94/100
Striking nose of ripe citrus, banana puree and pears. Then comes a very structured and rather sleek, medium-bodied palate with excellent concentration and tension through the long, salty finish. Fermented and matured exclusively in stainless steel. Drink or hold. (Stuart Pigott, June 2024)
- Chablis 1er Cru "Montmains" 2022 - International Wine Challenge 2024 - Silver Medal (94/100)
An elegant focused wine with well fleshed ripe yellow fruits and round creamy mid palate ending in a fresh burst. (UK
- Chablis 1er Cru "Montmains" 2022 - Burgundy Report, Bill Nanson - "Delicious"
A little extra top notes and energy here - a nice nose. In the mouth, this is more melting and delicious. The finish is broad and also delicious. Super! (Uk, March 2024)
- Chablis 1er Cru Montmains 2021 - James Suckling - July 2023 - 92/100
Lots of crushed stones and blanched almonds on the nose, with lemon pith and oyster shell. Medium-bodied, mineral and chalky, almost powdery in texture. Drink or hold.
- Chablis 1er Cru Montmains 2021 - Vert de Vin - June 2023 - 16 / 94
The nose is beautifully fresh, racy and offers purity on citrus fruits. It reveals notes of fresh/crunchy nectarine, fresh/ripe lemon and small notes of lychee combined with touches of lemon blossom, fresh quince, fresh kumquat and a subtle hint of fresh pineapple. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, racy, which offers juiciness with an acidulous frame, minerality, a good definition between a certain juiciness and beautiful tanginess as well as a small electric side. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of juicy/fresh lemon, crunchy nectarine and small notes of acidulous/crunchy small white fruits associated with small touches of zest as well as a hint of yuzu, racy minerality and a discreet hint of fresh almond. Presence of a very discreet tannic hint in the background. Good length.
- Chablis 1er Cru Montmains 2021 - Burgundy Report Bill Nanson - February 2023
Width, and just a little extra depth to this very good nose. Fuller, more concentrated, and broad. This is fine in the mouth - well-textured wine with both width and a good intensity. The finish, so far, has the most interest and depth. A complex agrume flavour. An excellent wine! 'The area that was one of the worst hit by the frost and snow... We can be happy with our 12 hl/ha'.
- Chablis 1er Cru "Montmains" 2020 - Jancis Robinson - UK - "Best white wines for Christmas 2022
Just a little fuller than some vintages but truly Chablis-esque. Neat and approachable. Some hint of molten honey over those wet stones! (November 2022)
- Chablis Premier Cru "Montmains" 2020 - Wine Spectator Buying Guide - February 2023 - 91/100
This white delivers a mix of lanolin, apple, butterscotch and mineral flavors. Fleshy, with a spine of vivid acidity for balance. Verging on creamy, this remains long and cleansing on the finish. Drink now through 2027.
- Chablis 1er Cru "Montmains" 2019 - 93 pts - James Suckling - July 2021
Brimming with ripe citrus and discreet oak, plus a touch of flint, making this an immediately appealing Chablis 1er. Nice, creamy texture on the mid-palate, then it glides into a long, salty-mineral finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
- Chablis 1er Cru "Montmains" 2019 - 91 pts - IWSC 2021 winners
- Chablis 1er Cru "Montmains" 2018 - James Suckling - USA - 91/100
A more citrusy expression with lime and lemon and some flinty, chalky notes. The palate has a very fleshy, ripe and juicy feel with good freshness, too. Flavorsome peaches and a mineral edge to close.
- Chablis 1er Cru Montmains 2018 - James Suckling - 91 points
Aromas of sliced apple, lemon zest, dried apricot and flint. It's medium-bodied with tangy acidity and a saline, flavorful finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
- Chablis 1er Cru "Montmains" 2017 - James Suckling - February 2019 - 92/100There's attractive, bright fruit on offer here, in the ripe-mango, peach and nectarine zone. Attractive wild flowers, too. The palate has a super succulent core of vibrant acidity with a wealth of fresh mangoes and peaches. Long, smooth finish. Drink now.
- Simonnet-Febvre Chablis 1er Cru « Montmains » 2015 - 92/100 Simonnet-Febvre Chablis 1er Cru « Montmains » 2015 - 92/100 - James Suckling - April 2017
Straw and sliced-apple character. Full-bodied, layered and beautiful with light pears and apples. Alcohol pops out at end. Traditional style. Drink now.
- Chablis Premier Cru Montmains 2014 - Wine Spectator - 88/100Shows flavors of ripe, tropical fruit, but also an underlying stony element. Overall, this is loosely knit and moderately long. Drink now.
- Chablis Premier Cru Montmains 2014 - Wine Advocate - 91/100.
The 2014 Chablis 1er Cru Montmains, raised for 12 months in stainless steel, has a crisp and precise bouquet: apple blossom and fresh pear laced with slate-like aromas. The palate is fresh and crisp with a keen line of acidity, vibrant and energetic with a nicely poised finish that lingers in the mouth. This is worth seeking out. Drink 2016-2025.
- Chablis Premier Cru Montmains 2014 - International Wine Challenge 2016 - Silver medal
- Chablis Premier Cru Montmains 2014 - Decanter World Wine Awards 2016 - Bronze medal - 89 points
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