2016 - Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux, Francois Raveneau

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

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Vinous Antonio Galloni - 01 Aug 22
The 2016 Chablis Butteaux 1er Cru is terrific. I must say I am pleasantly surprised after encountering a far less impressive bottle of Montée de Tonnerre recently. Aromatic and finely delineated, the Butteaux is all charm. Citrus, orchard fruit, mint and dried herbs are all woven together in a Chablis endowed with lovely balance and a feeling of understated depth that is quite appealing. I wouldn’t wait forever on this, however.
Drinking Date: 2022 - 2031
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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.