Domaine Vocoret et Fils Montee de Tonnerre, Chablis Premier Cru, France 2020
Domaine Vocoret & Fils, located near the town of Auxerre, is the epitome of a hands-on, family-owned estate. For five generations, the Domaine has been passed down from father to son, with numerous uncles and cousins working at the estate. The strong feeling of dedication and close family relationships has allowed them to adapt throughout the years, each generation applying modern techniques that has promoted innovation in Chablis. The vineyard for Montée de Tonnerre represents 3.5 acres.
TASTING NOTES
This wine captures the typical Chablis character with steely minerality, focused citrus expression and firm acidity.
WINEMAKING INFORMATION
Considered one of the very best Premier Cru of Chablis. The vineyard is on the right bank of the Serein, just next to the grand cru hill. The vineyards face southwest and the soil is very similar to that of the grand cru sites. There is a sandy topsoil with a Kimmeridgian limestone subsoil.