Chablis Butteaux 1er Cru 2022, François Raveneau
A monumental white, among the rarest and purest in the world. The olfactory profile alternates fresh citrus with mineral, chalky notes of extreme refinement. On the palate it is dense, savory, and characterized by a masterful balance between volume and acidity. A display of strength that confirms Raveneau as the ultimate interpreter of the nobility of Chablis Chardonnay.
Chablis Butteaux 1er Cru 2022, François Raveneau
François Raveneau's Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux 2022 is one of the highest, most refined, and profound expressions of the Chablis region. Butteaux, part of the Montmains climat, is known for its exposure and clay-limestone soil, which gives the wines a density and severity almost like a Grand Cru. In this 2022 vintage, marked by a sunny climate but managed with the usual technical mastery of the Raveneau family, the wine achieves extraordinary fullness. On the nose, it is a concert of precision: notes of lemon peel, green apple, and white flowers blend with deep hints of flint, oyster, and a touch of acacia honey that will emerge over time. On the palate, it is sumptuous, almost tactile,
TECHNICAL PROFILE
· Producer: François Raveneau
· Origin: Francia - Borgogna
· Blend: Chardonnay 100%
· Denomination: Chablis AOC
· ABV: 13%
· Vintage: 2022
SERVING GUIDE
· Temperature: 10-12°C
· Glass: Chardonnay Glass
· Decanting: Not required
· Cellaring: 3-10 years
· Body: Medium (★★★☆☆)
FOOD PAIRING
· Oysters, Goat cheese
Chablis Butteaux 1er Cru 2022, François Raveneau
François Raveneau's Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux 2022 is one of the highest, most refined, and profound expressions of the Chablis region. Butteaux, part of the Montmains climat, is known for its exposure and clay-limestone soil, which gives the wines a density and severity almost like a Grand Cru. In this 2022 vintage, marked by a sunny climate but managed with the usual technical mastery of the Raveneau family, the wine achieves extraordinary fullness. On the nose, it is a concert of precision: notes of lemon peel, green apple, and white flowers blend with deep hints of flint, oyster, and a touch of acacia honey that will emerge over time. On the palate, it is sumptuous, almost tactile,
TECHNICAL PROFILE
· Producer: François Raveneau
· Origin: Francia - Borgogna
· Blend: Chardonnay 100%
· Denomination: Chablis AOC
· ABV: 13%
· Vintage: 2022
SERVING GUIDE
· Temperature: 10-12°C
· Glass: Chardonnay Glass
· Decanting: Not required
· Cellaring: 3-10 years
· Body: Medium (★★★☆☆)
FOOD PAIRING
· Oysters, Goat cheese
