Raveneau Chablis 1er cru Butteaux 2015

95 points Neal Martin (Wine Advocate): "The 2015 Chablis 1er Cru les Butteaux escaped any damage by hail and is, in Isabelle’s opinion, the most classical and Chablis-like, whereas other wines express the growing season. It has a pretty, perfumed, perhaps exotic bouquet compared to the other cuvées this year and is very expressive, with apricot blossom emerging with time. The palate is very well balanced with a precise line of acidity and, again, is very expressive with a shimmering, quite captivating finish that exudes both mineralité and fruit intensity. This has turned into an outstanding Butteaux that punches above my prediction from barrel. Drink: 2021-2045. (Aug 2017)"

94 points Tim Atkin, MW: "'More classic and Chablis-like' is how Isabelle Raveneau describes this Premier Cru bottling, sourced from a cool, windy spot within Montmains. This is correspondingly fresh and even a little backward, with chiselled, saline, floral notes, plenty of acidity and understated oak. 2018-24. (2017)"

93 points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "As Butteaux is a warmer vintage, it is not surprising that the inherent generosity of the 2015 vintage is in evidence in this lovely wine. The bouquet wafts from the glass in a lovely blend of pear, apple, beeswax, chalky soil tones and a topnote of spring flowers. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied and a bit more fruit-driven in personality than the Montée de Tonnerre, but with a very good spine of acidity running the length of the wine as well. There is a possibility that this wine may firm up nicely after bottling. 2016-2035. (Nov/Dec 2016)"

93 points Stephen Brook (Decanter): "Firm, toasty nose of very ripe fruits. Good attack on the palate, with flesh, texture and fine concentration. Restrained and elegant, there is balance to the taut character, and considerable minerality on the long finish. Drinking Window: 2017-2026. (Jan 2017)"

91-93 points Stephen Tanzer (Vinous): "Pale yellow. Subtly complex aromas of quinine, lemon, mint and crushed stone; even more minerally than the Monteé de Tonnerre. Offers the most inner-mouth tension by far to this point, showing a sharply chiseled quality to its grapefruit and mineral flavors. ("This site does great in warm years," noted Raveneau, as the portion of the vineyard at the rather flat top of the lieu-dit faces slightly northeast.) Fined-grained, dry and classic, but with the richness of the vintage. (Jul 2016)"

92 points Jasper Morris, MW (Inside Burgundy): "Served blind. Pale fresh and clear in colour, with just a little touch of reduction on the nose. Of middling body on the palate, quite easy to enjoy, and though starting on the softer side it soon tightens up in the glass, holding together very well over several hours. One to keep for quite a while (5+ years). Enjoyed at dinner in Hong Kong. (Jan 2020)"