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1996 François Raveneau Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos
Chardonnay
- France
- Burgundy
- Chablis
- Chablis Grand Cru
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Community Tasting Notes 13
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tinybubbles Likes this wine: 96 points
May 27, 2023 - From magnum. Rich and complex. Arguably even better after an hour of air time.
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fclarity wrote: 96 points
May 21, 2023 - Three 96 Rav Grand Crus mano a mano. All of these bottles looked solid with yellow centers and clear rims.
This wine's nose developed from medium to high- intensity with air showing honeysuckle, citrus, green apple, and marzipan notes.
In the mouth, this was the most powerful of the 3 with great richness, balance, and length. While the fruit was sweet and ripe it was balanced but a "wall" of acidity.
Assuming the bottle is not poxed, this wine should continue to develop for 5-10 years. It was outstanding now but will likely pick up a point or two with the additional time. -
drwine2001 wrote:
September 18, 2022 - Sunday Lunch with Raveneau Chablis and Chave Hermitage (Piccino Restaurant, San Francisco): Yellow and it even retains a glint of green! Scents of citrus, secondary perfume, and the only wine with a whiff of truffled maturity. Medium weight, much more grip and less flashy feel than the 2005. Flavors of bitter citrus, broth, and herbs. I'd say this had the most Chablisien mix of all of the wines today with some of the oyster and iodine as well. Nothing sweet or excessive about it. A very great old style Chablis, and it is not fully mature either. Wow, what a privilege to taste this in all of its glory.
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tinybubbles Likes this wine: 95 points
February 17, 2021 - Perfect bottle. Elegant, smooth, but with good depth. Lovely saline and mineral notes.
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hprphf wrote:
February 7, 2020 - Acker 2020/02: Slightly advanced. Clear structure. NR
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Pro Reviews 6
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By Neal Martin
Vinous Table: Portland, London, UK (Feb 2019), 2/1/2019 (link)(Domaine François Raveneau Chablis Les Clos Grand Cru White) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
10/16/2018 (link)(Dom François Raveneau, Les Clos Chablis Grand Cru White) Subscribe to see review text.
Vintage Tastings
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By John Kapon
Top 100 Weekend, Year III, 1/3/2007(Raveneau Chablis 'Les Clos") Subscribe to see review text.
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By Allen Meadows
4th Quarter, 2006, Issue #24 (link)(Domaine François Raveneau Chablis Les Clos Grand Cru White) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Allen Meadows
5/5/2006 (link)(Domaine François Raveneau Chablis Les Clos Grand Cru White) Subscribe to see review text.
Vintage Tastings
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By John Kapon
Hanging with Tanzer and Meadows, 7/8/2005(Raveneau Chablis 'Les Clos') Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 1996
- Type White
- Producer François Raveneau
- Varietal Chardonnay
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Les Clos
- Country France
- Region Burgundy
- SubRegion Chablis
- Appellation Chablis Grand Cru
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 85 (60%)
- Consumed 56 (40%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerFrançois Raveneau
- VarietyChardonnay
- VineyardLes Clos
- CountryFrance
- RegionBurgundy
- SubRegionChablis
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