Domaine Raveneau: Beautifully Mature Trio Of Cases
We have a lovely trio of cases of Domaine Raveneau to offer today, all of which have plenty of much-needed bottle age and will be perfect for drinking now and in the next few years.
From 2013, we have a well-priced case of one of the calling cards of the estate, the Chablis Montee de Tonnerre 1er Cru. For Allen Meadows, this has “a lovely sense of vibrancy to the delicious and very rounded medium-bodied flavors that possess fine depth and excellent length” and he places it in his ‘Outstanding’ category.
From the famous and ultra-desirable 2014 vintage, I have two lovely wines. The 2014 Chablis Butteaux is a superb 1er Cru, so good that William Kelley says “A strong case could be made that the 2014 is the finest Raveneau Butteaux in a decade” and has “a stunning alliance of elegantly glossy texture and tangy acidity.” Also available is a case of the now rare 2014 Chablis Villages, an “excellent” cuvee that should now be at the peak of its considerable powers.
Details are below. Do take a look and let us know if you would like to add any of these cases to your collection.
2013 Domaine Raveneau, Chablis Montee de Tonnerre 1er Cru
£4,500 per case (12*75cl OC) in bond – 1 case available
92 points Allen Meadows ‘Outstanding’
Along with the Blanchots this is the most floral wine in the range with its elegant nose of pear, apple, spice and soft apricot nuances that exhibit just enough Chablis typicity to be persuasive. There is a lovely sense of vibrancy to the delicious and very rounded medium-bodied flavors that possess fine depth and excellent length on the mouth coating and powerful finish. While not quite at its usual level this is certainly a fine effort in the context of the vintage. Drink 2020+ (2015) www.burghound.com
2014 Domaine Raveneau, Chablis Butteaux 1er Cru
£4,100 per case (12*75cl OC) in bond – 1 case available
94 points William Kelley
The 2014 Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux is a brilliant young wine, offering up a classy bouquet of minty green apple, salty oystershells, lemon oil, wet stones and subtle white flowers. On the palate, it’s medium to full-bodied, ample but controlled, with a stunning alliance of elegantly glossy texture and tangy acidity. Structurally, the wine is quite tight-knit and firm at the core, with exceptional depth, though such is its balance and harmony that it’s deceptively drinkable today. The true fireworks, however, will be reserved for those with the patience to cellar this Chablis for another 6 or 7 years. A strong case could be made that the 2014 is the finest Raveneau Butteaux in a decade. (2018) www.robertparker.com Drink 2024-2040
2014 Domaine Raveneau, Chablis
£2,700 per case (12*75cl OC) in bond – 1 case available
90 points William Kelley
The 2014 Chablis Villages from Domaine Raveneau is excellent, offering up a classy bouquet of lemon oil, green apple, beeswax and subtle almond paste. On the palate, it’s medium to full-bodied, elegantly textural and bright, with good depth at the core and a tangy, saline finish. Like many 2014s, this is beginning to shut down, and while it’s still delicious, I’d be inclined to forget remaining bottles for 3 or 4 years. (2018) www.robertparker.com Drink 2018-2030
Offered subject to final confirmation. Available in the UK in 8-12 weeks. Offer expires 18th October 2024.
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