2023 Domaine François Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru "Butteaux"

Domaine Raveneau is widely considered the absolute pinnacle of Chablis, producing wines of legendary consistency, mineral depth, and longevity. The yellow wax capsule is a signature of the estate, and "Butteaux" is often the most powerful and structured of their three climats within the Montmains umbrella.

The 2023 vintage in Chablis was a high-yielding and relatively warm year, which Isabelle Raveneau has described as having a "party wine" approachability, though the Butteaux site typically retains its noble, serious core.

The Highlights

• Vintage: 2023

• Region/Appellation: Chablis 1er Cru (Butteaux), Burgundy, France

• Producer: Domaine François Raveneau

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay

• Style: Structured, powerful, and intensely mineral White Burgundy.

• Tasting Profile: A nascently complex nose of grapefruit zest, white peach, and green apple, underpinned by notes of beeswax, acacia, and a distinct "oyster shell" salinity. The palate is medium-to-full bodied and concentrated, featuring a racy acidity and a tightly wound core of mineral extract.

• Perfect for (Food Pairing): * Pristine Shellfish: Freshly shucked raw oysters, grilled scallops, or king crab legs with a touch of sea salt.

  • Refined Seafood: Poached turbot or sea bass in a delicate lemon-butter sauce.

  • Poultry & Veal: Bresse chicken with morels or veal medallions with a light cream reduction.

  • Cheese: Mature, nutty cheeses such as 24-month aged Comté or a high-quality goat cheese from the Loire.