2021 Louis Michel & Fils Chablis 1er Cru Montee de Tonnerre

2021 Louis Michel & Fils Chablis 1er Cru Montee de TonnerreVintage: 2021 Country: France Region: Chablis 94 Decanter Review Date: 10 2022 Louis Michel's Monte de Tonnerre comes from the south west facing slopes of Chapelot. A more serious premier cru with extra density on the palate. Beautifully clean and fresh. This will need several years to blossom. Keep for another three to five years and then drink over the following decade. Delivers all that Monte de Tonnerre is renowned for. (AH) About Winery Domaine

Vintage: 2021

Country: France

Region: Chablis

94| Decanter
Review Date: 10/2022
Louis Michel's Montée de Tonnerre comes from the south-west facing slopes of Chapelot. A more serious premier cru with extra density on the palate. Beautifully clean and fresh. This will need several years to blossom. Keep for another three to five years and then drink over the following decade. Delivers all that Montée de Tonnerre is renowned for. (AH)

About Winery

Domaine Louis Michel has a rich history that dates back to the early 19th century, with a deep connection to the Chablis wine region. The winery has been passed down through generations of the Michel family, and over time, it has become known for producing wines that truly express the unique terroir of Chablis.

19th Century Beginnings: The Michel family has been growing grapes in Chablis since at least the early 1800s. The family's roots in winemaking are long-established, and they became recognized for their dedication to crafting wines from the region's premier vineyard sites.

After World War II, Domaine Louis Michel began to gain more recognition as a quality producer of Chablis wines. The family continued to focus on traditional winemaking methods, carefully nurturing their vineyards and establishing a reputation for producing wines with purity and expression of the Chablis terroir.

During these decades, the estate significantly expanded its vineyard holdings in the Chablis region. The family acquired several prime vineyard plots in the Premier Cru and Grand Cru areas, strengthening its position as a leading producer in the region.

Today, Domaine Louis Michel is run by Louis Michel's descendants, who have continued the tradition of quality winemaking. The estate places strong emphasis on organic viticulture and sustainable farming practices, which have become a hallmark of the domaine’s approach.