Awards, Ratings & Reviews
91–93/100 — Neal Martin, Vinous · 2022 Vintage
“The 2022 Chablis Montée de Tonnerre 1er Cru, which was taken from vat, has a very clever reduction on the nose, fine delineation and concentration. Touches of yellow fruit and beeswax emerge with time in the glass. The palate is well balanced with a crisp bead of acidity. Not quite as saline as Deplessis’ other cuvées, but it has a charming, tropical tinged finish that leaves you seduced.”
90–93/100 — Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy · 2022 Vintage
“Pale in colour and fresh on the nose, left bank austerity shines through at first, then the main body of the wine is much fleshier behind. Even with some heat at the finish, but more spice. Good grip though, this has potential to be a grand vin de garde.”
About This Wine
Premier Cru Montée de Tonnerre.
Sourced from five southeast-facing plots planted on very clayey soils.
Long, mineral and powerful in style, this wine shows complexity and structure.
About the Winery
Founded in 1895, Domaine Gérard Duplessis is a family-run estate located in the heart of Chablis. Today, the domaine is managed by Lilian Duplessis and farms 9 hectares across Petit Chablis, Chablis, Premier Cru, and Grand Cru sites.
The vineyards have been cultivated organically since 2007, achieving certification in 2013, and now incorporate biodynamic practices.
Village, Premier Cru, and Grand Cru vineyards are planted on Kimmeridgian limestone soils, while Petit Chablis parcels sit on Portlandian limestone.
Specifications
- Vintage: 2022
- Grape Variety: Chardonnay
- Region: Chablis Premier Cru / Chablis / Burgundy / France
- Classification: Chablis Premier Cru (Montée de Tonnerre)
- Production Attributes: Organic; Biodynamic
- Vineyard / Geo info: Five southeast-facing plots; very clayey soils
- Drinking Window: 2025–2036
