2011 Domaine Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru "Butteaux" (lightly nicked label)
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John Gilman
Reviewed December 2012The oldest vines at the domaine consistently turn out one of the great premier cru bottlings in all of Chablis and the 2011 vintage is no exception. The nose is closed and nicely primary in its aromatic blend of apple, candied lemon, a touch of licorice, a beautiful base of minerality, citrus zest and a topnote of white flowers. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and still shut down, with a rock solid core of fruit, laser-like focus and great cut and grip on the very, very long and primary finish. This is a superb wine in the making- as it is year in and year out! 93+
Professional Reviews
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Vinous
The 2011 Chablis Butteaux is subtle, gracious and utterly impeccable in its elegance. All the elements are simply in the right place. Articulate, energetic and nuanced, the 2011 captures all the qualities of this 1er Cru site, in miniature. This is another of the more approachable 2011s from Raveneau. (AG)
92
Burghound
An overtly expressive, even pungent nose displays a mix of citrus elements as well as notes of white flowers, mineral reduction, iodine and seaweed. There is excellent richness, even a creamy texture to the robust and muscular flavors that brim with a fine dry extract while culminating in a tension-filled, complex and mineral-driven finish that exhibits just a touch of youthful bitterness. *Outstanding*
92
Wine Advocate
I drank most of my bottles of Raveneau's 2011 Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux too young, and more fool me, as the wine is now really hitting its stride. Offering up aromas of oyster shell, citrus oil and beeswax, the slightly herbal notes that betrayed the vintage in its youth have been transformed into scents of warm hay as this Butteaux reaches maturity. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and layered, with chalky structure and impeccable balance, it concludes with an impressively long, penetrating finish. (WK)
Details
| Type | White Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Origin | Chablis, France |
| Bottle Size | 750 mL |
| SKU | 2082824 |
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