Domaine François Raveneau Chablis Premier Cru Butteaux 2022
Domaine Raveneau
Raveneau Butteaux is one of Chablis' greatest premier cru sites, and in the hands of this legendary domaine, it delivers the purest expression of Kimmeridgian limestone terroir available. The 2022 vintage balances richness with razor-sharp minerality. This is a wine that demands cellaring but rewards immediate attention too.
Nose
Intense Kimmeridgian minerality — wet stone and crushed oyster shell — forms the foundation. Over it, ripe green apple, citrus zest, and a subtle honeyed note emerge. There is a restrained, almost austere floral quality.
Palate
Taut and concentrated, with lemon curd, white peach, and a strikingly chalky mineral texture that coats the palate. The acidity is piercing but never harsh, drawing out layers of orchard fruit and a hint of toasted hazelnut from the careful barrel aging.
Finish
Exceptionally long, with a saline, flinty persistence and a slow fade of citrus and stone fruit.
- Varietal
- Chardonnay
- Blend
- 100% Chardonnay
- Vineyards
- Butteaux premier cru vineyard, right bank of the Serein river, Chablis
- Alcohol
- 13%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Food Pairing
The wine's saline minerality and bright acidity are a natural partner for briny oysters, while the mignonette's vinegar and shallot echo the Chablis' taut, savory character.
Domaine Raveneau, run by the third generation of the family in tiny Chablis, farms just 7.5 hectares of premier and grand cru vines rooted in ancient Kimmeridgian limestone — fossilized oyster shell beds 150 million years old.
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