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: 2021
• Certification: Sustainable viticulture, biological approach without certification
• Terroir: Parcels on the slopes of Chablis, Kimmeridgian soils rich in fossils, northeast to southeast exposure
• Vinification & Ageing: Gentle pressing, long fermentation in large oak vats and old barrels, élevage on fine lees for 12 to 18 months, no bâtonnage
• Alcohol: 13% vol
🍇 Tasting Notes
• Appearance: Pale yellow with silver highlights
• Nose: Oyster shell, fresh lemon, fine herbs, damp chalk
• Palate: Dry, taut, precise texture, remarkable balance
• Finish: Long and salivating, marked by stone, zest, and sharp salinity
🍴 Food Pairings
• 🦞 Hollow oysters with shallot vinaigrette
• 🥩 Poached poultry with light lemon cream
• 🍣 Sea bass or sea bream 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 2031.
🏰 About the Domaine
Domaine François Raveneau has ruled the greatest terroirs of Chablis for several decades. Rigorous vineyard work, slow vinifications, and patient élevages give birth to wines of unmistakable style. This 2021 Chablis village, of remarkable purity, expresses the quintessence of the Kimmeridgian soil in a vibrant and crystalline interpretation.