94+ points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "The 2010 Montée de Tonnerre from Domaine William Fèvre had only been bottled two weeks before my visit, but still was showing very well indeed. The brilliantly complex nose soars from the glass in a blaze of grapefruit, lemon, apple, a touch of anise, chalky minerality and spring flowers. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and very pure on the attack, with a sappy core of fruit, stunning focus and transparency, snappy acids and exceptional length and grip on the rapier-like finish. Given that this was only bottled two weeks ago, I am probably underestimating its absolute quality by a small margin! 2016-2045. (Nov/Dec 2011)"

93 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from two .5 ha parcels divided between 1/3 Pied d’Aloup and the rest from Chapelot). A wonderfully elegant and highly expressive nose consists of white flower, oyster shell and iodine aromas that are very much in keeping with the powerful yet refined broad-scaled flavors that possess both excellent volume and concentration, all wrapped in an explosive and gorgeously long finish. The combination of punch and civility is most beguiling. 93/2017+. (Oct 2012)"

93 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "[$60 list] Bright, pale greenish-yellow. Aromas of lemon and crushed rock. Densely packed and sharply chiseled, with outstanding lift to the citrus, mint and powdered stone flavors. This utterly uncompromising wine offers a powerful sensation of terroir but is impossible to drink right now. Finishes extremely long, dry and pure, with superb stony lift. A great and eminently ageworthy premier cru. (Jul/Aug 2012)"

17.5/20 points Michael Edwards (The World of Fine Wine): "Pale, youthful color; very tight and fine, all the rocks and stones of Montée de Tonnerre shaping brooding, as yet closed, flavors. Lovely fruit to come. A keeper. (Issue #35; 2012)"

4 stars Decanter: "Fresh minerally nose. Very elegant, ripe, lively, juicy and fresh mouthful with a minerally acidity and lovely balance. Quite understated and should develop. Drink: 2012-2020. Alcohol: 12.5%. (Jul 2012)"