Chablis - 2020 - Domaine Francois Raveneau - 0,75L

An artisanal Chablis, taut and saline, expressing with purity the unique minerality of the Kimmeridgian terroirs under the masterful hand of Domaine Raveneau.

📋 Characteristics

• Appellation: Chablis AOC
• Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
• Vintage: 2020
• Certification: Sustainable viticulture, non-certified organic approach
• Terroir: Parcels on the slopes of Chablis, Kimmeridgian soils rich in fossils, northeast to southeast exposure
• Vinification & Ageing: Gentle pressing, long fermentation in old foudres and barrels, 12 to 18 months ageing on fine lees, no bâtonnage
• Alcohol: 13% vol

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Pale yellow with silver reflections
• Nose: Oyster shell, fresh lemon, fine herbs, damp chalk
• Palate: Dry, taut, straight texture, remarkable balance
• Finish: Long and mouthwatering, marked by stone, zest, and sharp salinity

🍴 Food Pairings

• 🦞 Oysters with shallot vinaigrette
• 🥩 Poached poultry with light lemon cream
• 🍣 Sea bass or dorade sashimi
• 🧀 Fresh goat cheese, artisanal feta

🫗 Serving Advice

• Serving temperature: 10–11°C
• Decanting: Not necessary
• Opening time: 30 minutes in the glass

🗓 Cellaring Potential

Drink now or cellar until 2030.

🏰 About the Domaine

For several decades, Domaine François Raveneau has ruled the finest terroirs of Chablis. Rigorous vineyard work, slow vinifications, and patient élevages give birth to wines of inimitable style. This 2020 village Chablis, of remarkable purity, perfectly expresses the essence of Kimmeridgian soil in a vibrant and crystalline interpretation.