Domaine Gerard Duplessis Chablis 1Er Cru Montee De Tonnerre 2022 wweantonio-galloni-vinous The 2018 Clarence House Reserve

The 2018 Clarence House Reserve Chardonnay has been blended from Chardonnay matured in selected French Oak

firm mid palate yet elegant

and subtle oaky nuances lending complexity

The finish is very dense

Amphora maturation contributes a distinctive textural depth while preserving freshness and precision

Domaine Gerard Duplessis Chablis 1Er Cru Montee De Tonnerre 2022 wweantonio-galloni-vinous The 2018 Clarence House ReserveThe 2022 Chablis Monte 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 cuves, but it has a charming, tropical tinged finish that leaves you seduced