2013 Domaine Raveneau Chablis Grand Cru "Blanchot"
92-94VN
92BH
92RP
90ST
$249.00
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94
Vinous
Reviewed August 2014Rich and explosive in the glass, the 2013 Chablis Blanchot races across the palate with gorgeous richness and pure intensity. White and yellow peach, spice, jasmine and lemon oil are some of the many notes that flesh out in this utterly captivating and expressive Chablis from Raveneau. (AG)
Professional Reviews
92
Burghound
In much the same fashion as the Montée de Tonnerre, the floral character of the nose is quite prominent though the broad-ranging nose also displays notes of wet stone, pear, sea breeze and quinine. The delicious yet quite serious medium weight flavors possess excellent punch and drive on the mineral-driven, balanced and impressively persistent if ever-so-slightly warm finale. This is more powerful than it usually is yet the amount of dry extract will permit it to drink well young.
92
Wine Advocate
The 2013 Chablis Grand Cru Blanchots is much more reserved on the nose, biding its time, not wishing to make a grand entrance like some of the more expressive premier crus at this stage. The palate is fresh and crisp, again with impressive salinity and hints of ginger lending spiciness on the back palate. It does not quite deliver grand cru weight and penetration on the finish, mainly due to the vintage, but it does linger incredibly long afterward. (NM) 92+
90
Int'l Wine Cellar
Bright, pale yellow. Nose currently a bit blocked by sulfur. Quite closed on the palate, with stone fruit and menthol flavors showing less depth and early sweetness than the Montée de Tonnerre. A bit less fine-grained too. This is tricky to taste now and needs time in bottle to expand. (ST) 90+
Details
| Origin | Chablis, France |
|---|---|
| Type/Varietal | Chardonnay |
| SKU | 1227924 |