2012 - Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux, Francois Raveneau

Country: France |
Region: Burgundy |
Appellation: Chablis |
Producer: Francois Raveneau |
Classification: Premier Cru |
Colour: White |
ABV: 13% |
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Vintage Description Pack Size Case Duty Stock Price
Vintage 2012 Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux, Francois Raveneau Pack Size 6 x 75cl Case OC Duty DP Stock 1 Price £2,250.00 £2,250.00 £2,700.00

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Tasting Notes

93
Robert Parker Wine Advocate William Kelley - 16 Sep 21
The 2012 Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux is still impressively youthful and tightly wound. Opening in the glass with notes of citrus zest, crisp green apple, white flowers, oyster shell and struck match, it's medium to full-bodied, concentrated and incisive, with a tangy spine of acidity and chalky grip that asserts itself on the finish. In fact, this is still five or six years from its drinking window to my taste, but it will give the 2010, 2014 and 2017 a run for their money at maturity.
Drinking Date: 2025 - 2040
93
Vinous Stephen Tanzer - 01 Jul 14
Pale color. Reticent aromas of citrus peel, white stone fruits and oyster shell, plus a suggestion of oak spice (the Raveneaus used more recent oak barrels for this wine and their Montee de Tonnerre in 2012, according to Bernard). Sappy and alive in the mouth, with terrific mineral lift to the flavors of white peach, apple and dusty stone. Finishes bright and long, with subtle lime and mineral nuances. This was splendid from the barrel a year ago and it's every bit as strong following the recent bottling.
Drinking Date:
Chablis Fine Wine Village

Chablis

Chablis, the northernmost Burgundy region, is famed for its crisp, mineral-driven Chardonnay wines. Unlike rich, oaky Chardonnays, Chablis wines, influenced by the cool climate and limestone-rich soils, feature vibrant acidity and flavours of green apple, citrus, and flint. Ideal with seafood, especially oysters, Chablis wines come in four appellations: Petit Chablis, Chablis, Chablis Premier Cru, and Chablis Grand Cru. Esteemed producers like Domaine William Fèvre, François Raveneau, and Vincent Dauvissat are known for their classic, terroir-expressive wines.