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A few weeks ago we – Bert & Fanny Marie – opened a few of our Raveneau treasures to taste them in a circle of selected friends. Expert and our long-time companion Benjamin Maier made us the honor of leading the tasting to bring us closer to the family history and the wines.
A journey through the mineral depths of Chablis – a Raveneau tasting promises more than just wine. It is an encounter with the essence of a unique terroir and the uncompromising pursuit of one of the most respected winemakers in the world. In this article we delve into the subtle nuances and exceptional precision of Francois Raveneau’s wines, which reflect the magic of Chablis in every glass.
Here is some information about the different vintages in Chablis:
2022: enormous drought and heat; harvest quantity: approx. 90-100% of the normal harvest
2021: a catastrophic frost year; harvest quantity: approx. 30-50% of the normal harvest
2020: hot conditions and therefore very early harvest; harvest quantity: approx. 100-110% of the normal harvest
2019: Frost and heat; harvest quantity: approx. 80-90% of the normal harvest
2018: a hot and dry year; harvest quantity: approx. 120-130% of the normal harvest
2017: late frost; harvest quantity approx. 60-70% of the normal harvest
Butteaux:
Southwest facing, slightly cooler than Montée de Tonnere -> longer ripening time.
Montée de Tonnere:
Southwest facing, similar to the Grand Cru location Les Clos. The vines get lots of sunlight. This contributes to the full ripeness of the grape and the complexity of the aromas.
Valmur:
slightly shadier than Les Clos, with a more north-westerly orientation. This leads to slower ripening.
Blanchot:
southeast orientation, resulting in slightly lower sun exposure. The wines are therefore available a little earlier.
Le Clos:
south to southwest exposure, one of the best exposures in Chablis. This ensures maximum sun exposure and allows the grapes to fully ripen.
Our tasting notes will follow in the next blog article.
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