2021 Chablis, Butteaux, Domaine Raveneau

~ (93) Neal Martin, Vinous 7-1-2023

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. ~ (93) William Kelley, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 12-21-2023

Cask sample. Pale-mid lemon. Added richness and depth while maintaining purity. Lovely briny, sea-air-heavy scent, mixed with blossom and a symmetrical saline finish. Really striking. ~ (17) Matthew Hayes, JancisRobinson.com 11-23-2022

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 slightly more complex finale. This is quite tightly wrapped and as is usually the case, this should prove to be long-lived. ~ (94) Allen Meadows, Burghound 10-10-2022