2023 Domaine François Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru "Chapelot"

The Chapelot vineyard sits on the lower part of the Montée de Tonnerre slope, characterized by very stony soils and high limestone content. This site typically produces the most "Raveneau" of Raveneau’s wines—defined by an incredible tension and a saline, matchstick-reduction character that enthusiasts crave. The 2023 vintage provided a beautiful ripeness of fruit, but the stony soils of Chapelot ensure the wine remains firmly rooted in its cool, mineral origins.

Aged in the estate’s traditional neutral oak feuillettes, this wine balances a silken texture with a razor-sharp acidic spine. It is less muscular than the "Butteaux" and less broad than the standard "Montée de Tonnerre," offering instead a crystalline purity and a focused energy that makes it one of the most intellectually rewarding bottles in the Raveneau portfolio.

The Highlights

• Vintage: 2023

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

• Producer: Domaine François Raveneau

• Grape: 100% Chardonnay

• Style: Crystalline, high-tension, and vibrantly mineral White Burgundy.

• Tasting Profile: A pure and high-toned nose of green apple, lime zest, and white flowers, layered with the producer's signature "gunflint" reduction and a deep, briny oyster-shell salinity. The palate is light-to-medium bodied but intensely concentrated, featuring a zesty acidity and a long, chalky finish.

• Perfect for (Food Pairing): * Pristine Seafood: Raw oysters, sea urchin (uni), or kingfish crudo with a splash of lime and sea salt.

  • Refined Fish: Steamed snapper with ginger or pan-seared John Dory with a light lemon vinaigrette.

  • Elegant Starters: A delicate asparagus and goat cheese salad or chilled cucumber soup with crab.

  • Cheese: Fresh, creamy goat cheese (Chevre) or a young, nutty Gruyère.