Domaine F. Raveneau Chablis Monte de Tonnerre 2023 is a finely etched, premier cru Chablis that balances concentrated fruit with razor-sharp minerality. Initially discreet on the nose, it quickly opens into layers of pear, quince and citrus, backed by white flowers and a distinctive chalky, seashell edge. The palate is mouth-filling yet tense, with a touch of creaminess wrapped around a vibrant, stony core. Its powerful, precise and built to age, showing why Monte de Tonnerre is often considered grand cru in all but name.
Founded in 1948, Domaine Franois Raveneau is Chablis most revered traditional estate, known for its tiny holdings in three grand crus and six premier crus, including a large parcel in Monte de Tonnerre. The domaine farms old vines on classic Kimmeridgian soils, harvesting entirely by hand and working with native yeasts, modest alcohols and very restrained oak. Long, patient levage in seasoned barrels yields Chablis of remarkable depth, minerality and longevity, and Monte de Tonnerre is often considered the flagship premier cru, bridging the finesse of village wines and the grandeur of Raveneaus grand crus.
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