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Raveneau Chablis 1er cru Butteaux 2012

Chardonnay from Chablis, Burgundy, France
JG 94
AM 93
ST 93
Item # 336908

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94 points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "I have always loved the Raveneaus’ Butteaux and the 2012 is going to be another absolutely stellar bottle of Chablis in the years to come. The very precise and vibrant nose delivers a lovely blend of lemon, pink grapefruit, tart orange, simply crystalline minerality, smoke and a fine topnote of orange zest. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and quite primary in personality, with a rock solid core, stunning intensity of flavor, laser-like focus and superb cut and grip on the very, very long and primary finish. This will be a great bottle of wine. 2019-2040. (Nov/Dec 2013)"

93 points and 'Outstanding,' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(it's always fascinating to see the contrast between these three wines as both Butteaux and Forêts are climats within Montmains; from 40+ year old vines). The expressive nose offers up notes of petrol, flowers, pear, citrus and wet stone, all of which is trimmed in just enough wood to notice. There is excellent volume to the impressively rich and powerful medium weight plus flavors that brim with dry extract on the focused, mouth coating and wonderfully persistent finish. 2012 is a robust vintage for this excellent wine that should repay up to a decade of bottle age. Drink: 2020+. (Oct 2014)"

93 points Stephen Tanzer (Vinous): "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. (Jul 2014)"
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94 points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "I have always loved the Raveneaus’ Butteaux and the 2012 is going to be another absolutely stellar bottle of Chablis in the years to come. The very precise and vibrant nose delivers a lovely blend of lemon, pink grapefruit, tart orange, simply crystalline minerality, smoke and a fine topnote of orange zest. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and quite primary in personality, with a rock solid core, stunning intensity of flavor, laser-like focus and superb cut and grip on the very, very long and primary finish. This will be a great bottle of wine. 2019-2040. (Nov/Dec 2013)"

93 points and 'Outstanding,' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(it's always fascinating to see the contrast between these three wines as both Butteaux and Forêts are climats within Montmains; from 40+ year old vines). The expressive nose offers up notes of petrol, flowers, pear, citrus and wet stone, all of which is trimmed in just enough wood to notice. There is excellent volume to the impressively rich and powerful medium weight plus flavors that brim with dry extract on the focused, mouth coating and wonderfully persistent finish. 2012 is a robust vintage for this excellent wine that should repay up to a decade of bottle age. Drink: 2020+. (Oct 2014)"

93 points Stephen Tanzer (Vinous): "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. (Jul 2014)"
Product SKU 336908
Producer Raveneau
Country France
Region Burgundy
SubRegion Chablis
Varietal Chardonnay
Designation Premier Cru
Vintage 2012
Size 750ml
Color White
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