2011 Domaine Raveneau Chablis Grand Cru "Blanchot" (lightly bin-soiled label)
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94VN
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John Gilman
Reviewed November 2012The 2011 Raveneau Blanchots was also a touch reduced in November, but like the Montée de Tonnerre, with a bit of swirling in the glass, this wine roared to life. This very deep and broad-shouldered wine offers up a lovely bouquet of apple, pear, lemon blossoms, chalky soil tones, beeswax and a touch of licorice in the upper register. On the palate the wine is pure, full-bodied and very primary, with a rock solid core of fruit, outstanding focus and grip and a very, very long, racy and impeccably balanced finish. What a great bottle of Blanchots this will be with a few years of cellaring! 94+
Professional Reviews
94
Vinous
Layers of rich, expressive fruit resonate off the palate as the 2011 Chablis Blanchot emerges from the glass. A picture-perfect example of the vintage, the Blanchot is super-expressive, even at this early stage. Citrus, honey and spice nuances flesh out in an expansive, generous Chablis that will drink well with minimum cellaring. (AG)
93
Burghound
A still reserved nose offers up notes of mostly white flowers, citrus and pear with background notes of mineral reduction and algae. There is good punch and moderately good verve to the round, delicious and solidly complex flavors that possess fine depth and excellent length on the caressing and balanced finish. This is not a classically styled Blanchots but rather one that is graceful and harmonious so if you're looking for something that screams "CHABLIS", this isn't it. On the plus side though, it is a lovely effort that could already be approached with pleasure though I would be inclined to hold it for a few more years first.
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Wine Advocate
The Raveneaus’ 2011 Chablis Blanchots mingles bittersweet floral perfume, salt- and iodine-tinged crustacean shell reduction, and piquant huckleberry in a bright, juicy matrix of grapefruit and lemon. Subtly oily in texture yet buoyant, this finishes with glowing intensity and outright refreshment. (DS)
Details
| Type | White Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Origin | Chablis, France |
| Bottle Size | 750 mL |
| SKU | 2082820 |
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