Raveneau Chablis 1er cru Butteaux 2021

96.3 points CellarTracker.com community score.

95 points La Revue du Vin de France: "Soft and deep on the nose, Butteaux 2021 is dense and full-bodied on the palate, with prominent saltiness and delicate bitters. Its pulpy fruit seems to be held together by a tightly woven feel. (2024)"

92-95 points Jasper Morris, MW (Inside Burgundy): "Pure clean pale colour. The nose has an excellent purity as well with a sense of weight of fruit to follow. Much more behind, lively crystalline style, lots of detail, and a fresh invigorating finish. The 2021 Butteaux is just setting out on a very promising journey. Drink from 2026-2032. (Jun 2022)"

94 points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "The 2021 Butteaux is just a touch more structured than any of these preceding premier crus and will probably want a year or two more in the cellar before starting to drink the wine, but it too is fairly forward structurally by the standards of this excellent bottling. The gorgeous bouquet jumps from the glass in a mix of pear, apple, lemon, a beautiful base of chalky soil tones, white flowers and a hint of anise in the upper register. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, pure and complex, with a lovely core, fine soil signature and grip, excellent focus and a long, balanced and vibrant finish. I love the backend tension and lift in the Butteaux this year. 2027-2065. (Nov/Dec 2022)"

94 points Andy Howard, MW (Decanter): "The average vine age here is 45 years, from a 1.5ha site in Butteaux which is higher up in the valley. Pronounced floral aromas of white peach and some slightly more exotic jasmine notes. Intensity on the palate with additional concentration from the old vines - a touch of dried stone fruit. A deep and profound premier cru which has a luscious palate whilst also managing to be supremely elegant yet also weighty and powerful. This will last many years. Drinking Window: 2025-2032. (10/17/22)"

93 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "Raveneau's 2021 Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux is already drinking beautifully after another six months on cork. Bursting with aromas of sweet citrus oil, oyster shells, oatmeal, beeswax and flowers, it's medium to full-bodied, satiny and incisive, with a bright core of fruit that's open and expressive, concluding with a saline finish. This may not be built for extreme longevity, but it offers a great deal of pleasure in the near and medium-term future. Drink: 2023-2035. (Dec 2023)"

93 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2021 Chablis Les Butteaux 1er Cru builds on its promise from last year with effervescent yellow fruit, quince and crushed stone aromas, with just a hint of hazelnut in the background. The palate’s intense bouquet has a touch of wild fennel infusing the citrus fruit, strict and focused, with an almost penetrating finish. This is going to give 15-20 years of pleasure. Drink: 2024-2045. (Sep 2023)"

93 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from 1.49 ha holding of 40+ year old vines). An overtly floral nose speaks of elegant and admirably pure aromas of quinine, white-fleshed fruit and a plethora of classic Chablis elements and in particular, iodine. There is excellent volume to the concentrated and powerful medium weight plus flavors that flash evident minerality on the markedly dry, youthfully austere and highly complex finale. This is quite tightly wrapped and as is usually the case, it should prove to be long-lived. Excellent. Drink: 2031+. (Aug 2023)"

93 points Christy Canterbury, MW (TimAtkin.com) (2023).