This 1er Cru is located on the left bank of the Serein river; a river that cuts Chablis into two reasonably distinct zones. The south-facing Montmains hill has three lieux-dits sites within: from east to west, they are Montmains (the original parcel), Fôret and Butteaux, all of which can be labelled as Montmains. The Collet’s make this wine from soil exclusively from the Montmain lieu-dit, as well as Fôret and Butteaux, two very different wines. This lieu-dit is likely the stoniest 1er Cru within the entire range of Chablis’ 1er Crus. There is nearly nothing that sits between the Kimmeridgian marl bedrock and the roots, but an extremely shallow topsoil of clay and stone. There are five small parcels inside this lieu-dit that comprise this wine. 2022 Chablis 1er Cru ‘Montmains’ Jean Collet is a generous and open wine with lovely white flower notes, citrus and tangy notes. There is a characteristic oyster shell note along with crisp acidity followed by more generous fruit on the mid palate. The wine is open and delicious but will benefit from a few more years ageing if you have the patience.