Appealing already, warm and with a sunny disposition on the palate, there is plenty of driving acidity to balance. Billaud explains that the white clay gives more power. Plenty of tension here. Will age. Not at all overripe. A fine example of Montmains with the vines averaging 35 years old. No barrels.
93 points, Andy Howard, Decanter (Oct 2023)
Made from thirty-year-old vines in the middle of the Montmains sector. This cuvée is made entirely in tank, the reductive character coming from the terroir not any wood. Just 40 hl/ha. Starts tight and then opens out to show more of a honeysuckle opulence. This may well become more atypically exuberant later on. Drink from 2026-2032.
90-93 points, Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy (Jun 2023)
The 2022 Chablis Montmains 1er Cru has a fresh and vibrant bouquet. A hint of chai infuses the citrus fruit, becoming increasingly mineral-driven as it opens in the glass. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity. A touch of white chocolate and peach skin gain depth towards the finish, but not letting go completely like Billaud's other Premier Crus. Still, this is a very classy Montmains.
92 points, Neal Martin, Vinous (Jun 2024)
A more elegant nose reflects aromas of algae, sea breeze, essence of pear and more obvious white floral scents. Here too there is a lovely density to the rich and generous middleweight flavors that, like the nose, are more refined on the almost salty finish where citrus-tinged acidity maintains the balance and focus. Lovely. *Outstanding*
90-92 points, Allen Meadows, Burghound (Aug 2023)
The 2022 Chablis 1er Cru Montmains exhibits attractive aromas of citrus zest, sweet orchard fruit, white flowers and orange zest, followed by a medium to full-bodied, ample and fleshy palate animated by bright acids and concluding with a saline finish.
91 points, William Kelley, Wine Advocate (Sep 2023)
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