Raveneau, Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux, 2019

The 2019 Raveneau Chablis Premier Cru “Butteaux” is a masterful expression of Chardonnay, capturing the essence of Chablis with exceptional depth, precision, and elegance. Domaine Raveneau, one of Chablis’ most revered producers, is celebrated for crafting terroir-driven wines of unmatched quality. The “Butteaux” vineyard, a climat within the Montmains Premier Cru, benefits from its hillside location, Kimmeridgian limestone soils, and cooler microclimate, resulting in wines with extraordinary tension and minerality. In the glass, this wine displays a brilliant pale gold hue with shimmering green highlights. The nose is intense and multi-layered, offering aromas of green apple, lemon zest, and white peach, accented by floral notes of acacia and subtle hints of crushed oyster shell, flint, and wet stone. With time, nuances of almond, honey, and a touch of white pepper emerge, adding complexity. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied with a striking balance of vibrant acidity and crea