2018 - 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 Neal Martin - 22 Nov 22
The 2018 Chablis Butteaux 1er Cru has a more oaky nose than its peers, though it is well-defined and simpatico with the fruit. The palate is well balanced with orange rind and touches of marmalade, a little Chassagne-like in style, maybe more Côte d'Or than Chablis? Still, I like the tangy spiciness on the aftertaste. Tasted blind at the Burgfest 2018 white tasting.
Drinking Date: 2023 - 2031
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.