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2000 Francois Raveneau Chablis Grand Cru Blanchot #223751680
750ml
1 In Stock
1 In Stock
Reviews 92 points Vinous "Superripe aromas of apple and baking spices. Sweet, spicy and savory; broad and sexy. A lovely mouthful of chewy fruit. Finishes with excellent length. (ST)" 94 points John Gilman "As is often the case, the Blanchots is a bit bigger and a bit more forward than the Montee de Tonnerre in 2000, but it will certainly age well and long as well. The nose offers up notes of cassaba melon, lemon, oyster shell, spring flowers and chalk dust. On the palate the wine is full-bodied and quite complex, with excellent depth and delineation, fine, almost opulent fruit on the attack, and great length and snap on the complex finish. This is certainly going to be a tempting wine to drink relatively early on, but it will age superbly and really should be kept for a good decade or more before it is broached. (JG)"
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About Francois Raveneau
Domaine François Raveneau sits at the pinnacle of Chablis production, producing a mere 3,000 cases per year yet presenting a distinguished portfolio of terroirs. This includes five premier cru and three grand cru vineyards that yield wines of exceptional quality and age-ability. These collectible wines are emblematic of Chablis' distinctive Kimmeridgian limestone soils, brought to life by François Raveneau’s sons, Bernard and Jean-Marie, along with Bernard's daughter, Isabelle.
The Raveneau family approaches winemaking with a blend of tradition and meticulous craftsmanship. Unlike many of their contemporaries, they maintain a labor-intensive, manual harvest. Their vinification process features gentle pressing and fermentation in tanks, allowing the lees to settle before isolating the finest for barrel aging in neutral oak and feuillettes for 18 months. The result is an array of Chardonnays celebrated for their aromatic intensity and mineral expression.
Spanning nearly eight hectares, the Raveneau's vineyard holdings are predominantly composed of grand cru and premier cru designations. This includes the distinguished grand cru parcels of Blanchot, Les Clos, and Valmur and the notable premier crus such as Montée de Tonnerre, Les Vaillons, and Butteaux. These vineyards, bathed in southwest-facing sun, thrive in the clay-rich and chalky limestone soils of the Kimmeridgian chain.
The family's continued commitment to traditional viticulture—natural vineyard management, severe winter pruning, and hand-harvesting—along with François Raveneau’s pioneering use of Côte d’Or winemaking methods, like barrel fermentation and extended lees contact, contribute to the wines' longevity and distinctiveness. From their premier crus that rival the grand crus to their impressive grand crus, Domaine François Raveneau masterfully captures the profound essence of Chablis, creating wines that unveil layer upon layer of complexity as they mature.