Raveneau
Francois Raveneau, an elusive but stoic vigneron, founded the domaine in 1948. It is now run by Bernard and Jean-Marie, two brothers. They have miniscule yields of hand harvested Chardonnay in many of Chablis finest sites. Each of their holdings is no larger than a suburban house. This Burgundy has a cult following.
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£675.60 |
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Vinous (94)The 2014 Chablis Butteaux 1er Cru from Domaine François Raveneau is drinking beautifully, even though I am fully aware of committing infanticide. It is one of my favorite vineyards – and in my view, an underrated one – from a benchmark Chablis growing season. A stunning, razor-sharp bouquet offers limestone and petrichor aromas, and hints of walnut and shucked oyster shells develop with aeration. That fresh marine influence translates into a palate that displays exquisite balance and just a hint of toffee apple, closing in slightly toward the finish. There is so much tension and grace here. Brilliant. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 94 (VN) |
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£3,252.04 |
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Vinous (94)The 2014 Chablis Butteaux 1er Cru from Domaine François Raveneau is drinking beautifully, even though I am fully aware of committing infanticide. It is one of my favorite vineyards – and in my view, an underrated one – from a benchmark Chablis growing season. A stunning, razor-sharp bouquet offers limestone and petrichor aromas, and hints of walnut and shucked oyster shells develop with aeration. That fresh marine influence translates into a palate that displays exquisite balance and just a hint of toffee apple, closing in slightly toward the finish. There is so much tension and grace here. Brilliant. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (BH) |
Inc. VAT
£7,422.07 |
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Burghound (92)Here too there is a plethora of Chablis character on the cool, pure and airy aromas that are comprised of smoky white orchard fruit and various citrus scents that are trimmed in just enough wood to remark upon. The racy, intense and intensely mineral-driven medium weight flavors possess a lovely mouth feel before culminating in a textured, balanced and saline finish that is both dry and tightly wound. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 91 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£579.60 |
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Vinous (91)An austere whiff of lemon on the nose. Then dense, rich and deep for village wine, offering an enticing hint of sweetness and outstanding balance to its flavors of lemon oil, lime zest, white pepper and crushed stone. Finishes tactile, savory and very long. Even better than a sample I tasted a year ago shortly after the bottling. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£675.60 |
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Vinous (94)The 2014 Chablis Butteaux 1er Cru from Domaine François Raveneau is drinking beautifully, even though I am fully aware of committing infanticide. It is one of my favorite vineyards – and in my view, an underrated one – from a benchmark Chablis growing season. A stunning, razor-sharp bouquet offers limestone and petrichor aromas, and hints of walnut and shucked oyster shells develop with aeration. That fresh marine influence translates into a palate that displays exquisite balance and just a hint of toffee apple, closing in slightly toward the finish. There is so much tension and grace here. Brilliant. |
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Burgundy | 2 | 94 (VN) |
In Bond
£2,694.00 |
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Vinous (94)The 2014 Chablis Butteaux 1er Cru from Domaine François Raveneau is drinking beautifully, even though I am fully aware of committing infanticide. It is one of my favorite vineyards – and in my view, an underrated one – from a benchmark Chablis growing season. A stunning, razor-sharp bouquet offers limestone and petrichor aromas, and hints of walnut and shucked oyster shells develop with aeration. That fresh marine influence translates into a palate that displays exquisite balance and just a hint of toffee apple, closing in slightly toward the finish. There is so much tension and grace here. Brilliant. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (BH) |
In Bond
£6,153.00 |
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Burghound (92)Here too there is a plethora of Chablis character on the cool, pure and airy aromas that are comprised of smoky white orchard fruit and various citrus scents that are trimmed in just enough wood to remark upon. The racy, intense and intensely mineral-driven medium weight flavors possess a lovely mouth feel before culminating in a textured, balanced and saline finish that is both dry and tightly wound. |
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Burgundy | 3 | 91 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£579.60 |
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Vinous (91)An austere whiff of lemon on the nose. Then dense, rich and deep for village wine, offering an enticing hint of sweetness and outstanding balance to its flavors of lemon oil, lime zest, white pepper and crushed stone. Finishes tactile, savory and very long. Even better than a sample I tasted a year ago shortly after the bottling. |