Petit Chablis - 2021 - Domaine Francois Raveneau - 1,5L - Magnum

A vibrant and saline Petit Chablis, showcasing remarkable purity where the brilliance of the 2021 vintage meets the rigor of the Raveneau style.

📋 Characteristics

• Appellation: Petit Chablis AOC
• Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
• Vintage: 2021
• Certification: Sustainable viticulture, non-certified organic approach
• Terroir: Limestone plateaus above Chablis slopes, stony soils dominated by limestone, north and northeast exposure
• Vinification & Ageing: Fermentation in stainless steel tanks, ageing on lees for 10 to 12 months without bâtonnage or filtration
• Alcohol: 12% vol

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Pale yellow with silver reflections
• Nose: Lemon zest, wet chalk, green apple, fine herbs
• Palate: Marked tension, straight palate, fine and nervy texture
• Finish: Saline, chalky, with a beautiful citrus persistence

🍴 Food Pairings

• 🦞 Oysters, sea bass sashimi
• 🥩 Poached poultry, steamed vegetables
• 🍣 Dorade ceviche with citrus
• 🧀 Fresh goat cheese, artisanal ricotta

🫗 Serving Advice

• Serving temperature: 10–11°C
• Decanting: Not necessary
• Opening time: 15 to 30 minutes in the glass

🗓 Cellaring Potential

Drink now or cellar until 2028.

🏰 About the Domaine

Domaine François Raveneau remains the undisputed reference of Chablis. Even on its humblest cuvées, the style is intact: purity, precision, and patient élevage. This magnum of Petit Chablis 2021 delivers a fresh, sharp, and crystal-clear expression of northern Chardonnay, carried by a finely chiselled and remarkably straight vintage.