Garnier et Fils

Montmains 1er Cru Chardonnay

9.049 ratings
9.119 pro ratings
Chablis, Burgundy, France
Chardonnay
Top Notes For
Jay Kline

This was presented to me at Tasting Group; double-blind. The wine appears a bright straw, nearing light golden color with a silvery, watery rim; medium+ viscosity. No signs of gas. On the nose, it reminds me of the lime tree we used to have in our backyard in Southern California. There’s also some lemon verbena, citrus blossom, and minerals…though hard to pinpoint what kind. On the palate, more of the same with lemon/lime citrus and minerals which are more chalky now. Acid is medium++. Long finish. I thought this leaned more towards its structure so I was in the Old World. Possible varieties being Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay with possibly places of origin being Germany or France. I was leaning towards Rielsing but then I smelled my empty glass and there it was, the slightest touch of French oak. So I called 2018 Chablis 1er Cru, “Vaillons”. I’m not beating myself up too much for missing the vineyard 😜

This was presented to me at Tasting Group; double-blind. The wine appears a bright straw, nearing light golden color with a silvery, watery rim; medium+ viscosity. No signs of gas. On the nose, it reminds me of the lime tree we used to have in our backyard in Southern California. There’s also some lemon verbena, citrus blossom, and minerals…though hard to pinpoint what kind. On the palate, more of the same with lemon/lime citrus and minerals which are more chalky now. Acid is medium++. Long finish. I thought this leaned more towards its structure so I was in the Old World. Possible varieties being Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc and Chardonnay with possibly places of origin being Germany or France. I was leaning towards Rielsing but then I smelled my empty glass and there it was, the slightest touch of French oak. So I called 2018 Chablis 1er Cru, “Vaillons”. I’m not beating myself up too much for missing the vineyard 😜

May 4th, 2022
Dan Thomas

2014 vintage. Taut and racy lots of lemon and lime with great minerality. Years from showing its best stuff.

2014 vintage. Taut and racy lots of lemon and lime with great minerality. Years from showing its best stuff.

Dec 22nd, 2016
Michael Meagher MS

Chairman/Founder Boston Sommelier Society, Beverage Director Cafe Escadrille

9.2

Really tasty and great weight and balance.

Really tasty and great weight and balance.

Apr 21st, 2016
Christopher Bates

Master Sommelier, Owner/Winemaker Element Winery

9.3

This might be showing pre mox but is awesome.

This might be showing pre mox but is awesome.

Feb 8th, 2016
Nick Davis

A leesy, cheesy, creamy classic. Mineral hit.

A leesy, cheesy, creamy classic. Mineral hit.

Aug 28th, 2015
Doug Kahn

2012

2012

Apr 16th, 2015
Yohannah Burmeister

OMG. Yes. 2012 vintage.

OMG. Yes. 2012 vintage.

Nov 22nd, 2014
Cris Cherry

Owner/Winemaker Villa Creek Winery

9.4

Great texture. Lemon curd and rocks.

Great texture. Lemon curd and rocks.

Sep 18th, 2014
James Alford

This is the Blanc de Noir

This is the Blanc de Noir

Aug 26th, 2014
Sean Berringer

Wonderful pairing with my wife's soy marinated tuna steak with miso/ginger & cilantro sauce.

Wonderful pairing with my wife's soy marinated tuna steak with miso/ginger & cilantro sauce.

Jan 25th, 2014