Raveneau really nailed this vintage. A difficult growing season and minimal yields have nonetheless produced a stunning MDT, immensely generous, expressive and multidimensional wafting a floral, citrusy-spice inflicted bouquet layered in pastry cream and stony Chablisen minerality. The palate is magnificently textured, concentrated, long and voluptuous, slightly lower in acidity as 16’s can be, but still with plenty of power, tension and balance that belies the vintage norm. MDT is a tremendous success in 2016. Raveneau is king. 💛
Raveneau really nailed this vintage. A difficult growing season and minimal yields have nonetheless produced a stunning MDT, immensely generous, expressive and multidimensional wafting a floral, citrusy-spice inflicted bouquet layered in pastry cream and stony Chablisen minerality. The palate is magnificently textured, concentrated, long and voluptuous, slightly lower in acidity as 16’s can be, but still with plenty of power, tension and balance that belies the vintage norm. MDT is a tremendous success in 2016. Raveneau is king. 💛
Nov 2nd, 2024
Cream, brine, golden fruits, relatively full and rich compared to the other Raveneau 2016s.
Cream, brine, golden fruits, relatively full and rich compared to the other Raveneau 2016s.
Mar 11th, 2020A stellar vintage of Montée de Tonnerre. Opulent, minéral, citrus and sea spray.
A stellar vintage of Montée de Tonnerre. Opulent, minéral, citrus and sea spray.
Jan 12th, 2020
My first Rav... I am very familiar with MdT and rate it highly but had not explored the finer end of the spectrum. Quality of the maker really shines through - refined, basic elements give way to an overall much crisper, shelly and mineral expression - epitome of Chablis. Time in glass produced the characteristic waxy notes.
My first Rav... I am very familiar with MdT and rate it highly but had not explored the finer end of the spectrum. Quality of the maker really shines through - refined, basic elements give way to an overall much crisper, shelly and mineral expression - epitome of Chablis. Time in glass produced the characteristic waxy notes.
May 28th, 2021
So beautiful. Lime, light corn tortillas, great freshness. Killing a baby, but totally electric and lively at this stage.
So beautiful. Lime, light corn tortillas, great freshness. Killing a baby, but totally electric and lively at this stage.
Apr 21st, 2019
Chablis, Burgundy, France
