Raveneau, Chablis Butteaux

Raveneau, Chablis Butteaux(from 1. 49 holding of 40+ year old vines). An elegant and pure nose is notably ripe but evidences ample classic Chablis aromas that include pear, white flower and tidal pool hints that are also trimmed in enough wood and menthol characters to warrant noting them. The rich and vibrant flavors possess good volume and muscularity before concluding in a clean, dry and mildly austere if slightly warmer finish. Like the Monte de Tonnerre this is an

I hasten to add that from tasting

low acidity

There is good richness and an abundance of dry extract to the strikingly refined flavors that possess a gorgeous mouthfeel while delivering flat out superb length on the balanced finale

more than it usually is

distilled herbal essences

Light in style

Asili is a vineyard renowned for its finesse

forward style of the year

generous fruit and an absolutely eternal finish

it should be an enjoyable white Bordeaux to drink over the next 10-12 years

particularly anise that complement to perfection the sleek

when it matures