2011 - Chablis Grand Cru Blanchot, Francois Raveneau

Country: France |
Region: Burgundy |
Appellation: Chablis |
Producer: Francois Raveneau |
Classification: Grand Cru |
Colour: White |
ABV: 13% |
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Tasting Notes

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Vinous Stephen Tanzer - 01 Jul 13
Bright, pale yellow. Subdued aromas of apple, pie spices and mint. Fresh and moderately sweet but without quite the refinement of the Montee de Tonnerre. Peach and apple fruit flavors are joined by notes of honey, menthol and minerals. Still in a shell following the recent bottling, this grand cru calls for four or five years of cellaring and will almost certainly merit a higher score down the road.
Drinking Date:
Chablis Fine Wine Village

Chablis

Chablis, the northernmost Burgundy region, is famed for its crisp, mineral-driven Chardonnay wines. Unlike rich, oaky Chardonnays, Chablis wines, influenced by the cool climate and limestone-rich soils, feature vibrant acidity and flavours of green apple, citrus, and flint. Ideal with seafood, especially oysters, Chablis wines come in four appellations: Petit Chablis, Chablis, Chablis Premier Cru, and Chablis Grand Cru. Esteemed producers like Domaine William Fèvre, François Raveneau, and Vincent Dauvissat are known for their classic, terroir-expressive wines.