Domaine François Raveneau

Forêt Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay

9.415 ratings
9.410 pro ratings
Chablis, Burgundy, France
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Lee Pitofsky

My favorite Raveneau vintage and 2004 is absolutely pristine showing everything you could want from the legend—Captivating aromatics, a powerful, voluminous and waxy textured palate that comes with age, racy lemony acids and crystalline minerality. Not only is this brilliant vintage chiseled and laser focused but there is tremendous richness, weight and density. Finish just stays with you. The best showing I’ve had from the Forêt vineyard.

My favorite Raveneau vintage and 2004 is absolutely pristine showing everything you could want from the legend—Captivating aromatics, a powerful, voluminous and waxy textured palate that comes with age, racy lemony acids and crystalline minerality. Not only is this brilliant vintage chiseled and laser focused but there is tremendous richness, weight and density. Finish just stays with you. The best showing I’ve had from the Forêt vineyard.

Mar 28th, 2026
Timothy Eustis

Wine Director, Red Lion Inn

9.3

Wonderful. Lemony.

Wonderful. Lemony.

Aug 10th, 2016
Max Coane

Not always a fan of the Foret from Raveneau but 04 was en fuego last night

Not always a fan of the Foret from Raveneau but 04 was en fuego last night

Aug 18th, 2015
Nicole Hakli

Sommelier The NoMad Restaurant

9.5

2004

2004

Jan 2nd, 2015
Joseph Ngo

Mineral nose Stoney fruit fresh vibrant. Fleshiness pretty wine Beautiful finish clean well balanced.

Mineral nose Stoney fruit fresh vibrant. Fleshiness pretty wine Beautiful finish clean well balanced.

Apr 2nd, 2014
Dan Fredman

Chef Sommelier World of Pinot Noir

9.6

Coming into its own at 10 years of age . Still pretty primary, aromas still sorting themselves out.

Coming into its own at 10 years of age . Still pretty primary, aromas still sorting themselves out.

Mar 29th, 2014
Terence Hsu

Very expressive. Honeysuckle, buttery, with nice acidity. Best to decant and not too chilled.

Very expressive. Honeysuckle, buttery, with nice acidity. Best to decant and not too chilled.

Jun 17th, 2019
Bill Kreitz

This is serious Chardonnay. Lovely, complex, well balanced with hints of lemon grass and crisp green apple. What a treat

This is serious Chardonnay. Lovely, complex, well balanced with hints of lemon grass and crisp green apple. What a treat

Jun 30th, 2017
Kyo Jin

2004

2004

Oct 26th, 2013
Charles Antin

Senior Wine Specialist/Auctioneer Zachys

9.4

Charles had this 9 years ago

Charles had this 9 years ago

Dec 8th, 2016