François Mikulski
Domaine François Raveneau
Vaillons Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 1989
Smells like an aged Raveneau, honey over minerality, still vibrant acidity, full-bodied w/nice richness, long, lingering finish, not quite as fine as the 1989 Chapelot 1er Cru I posted on recently, but darn good!!
Domaine François Raveneau
Butteaux Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2017
Still the reigning heavyweight champion for the appellation. A concentration and density with balance that is unrivaled — a month ago
Domaine François Raveneau
Chapelot Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 1989
Butterscotch, nutty, bottle sweetness, still a great fill level, plenty of acid to keep it from being cloying, lingering finish, I’m aware this was likely better 10-15 years ago, but it’s hanging in there, down to my last mixed dozen of 1989 and 1990 Raveneau purchased on release!! — 12 days ago
with Jim
@Dave i would also try Bessin, Droin, Picq, and Gautheron if you come across them. Tribut is great value. There’s a family connection to Dauvissat, if memory serves. I also love Pattes Loup and De Moor, in a more oxidized style.
@Doug Powers yes, Jean Dauvissat Pere et Fils run by the great Fabien Dauvissat is one the young bright lights in Chablis.
Thanks, friends!
Domaine François Raveneau
Valmur Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 2014
Oy vey. This is gorgeous. Soft edges and intense but blanched fruit. Cool wet stone, delicate citrus, an oily complex note. Spectacular but quiet — a month ago
with Bex
Domaine François Cotat
Les Culs de Beaujeu Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2020
Sancerre like no other — 7 days ago
François Chidaine
Les Argiles Vouvray Chenin Blanc 2018
Vintage 2018 | lots of character — 2 months ago
Doug Powers
Smells like an aged Raveneau, honey over minerality, still vibrant acidity, full-bodied w/nice richness, long, lingering finish, not quite as fine as the 1989 Chapelots 1er Cru I posted on recently, but very close!! — 5 days ago