Heater week; 3/26/2023-4/3/2023 (Chicago, IL): Very fresh and bright (the colour was actually lighter than the 2011 Roulot Perrières). The nose shows a little mushroomy, but there's plenty of Chablis salinity, even if the tart citrus seems to have receded over time. On the palate, this is quite lean and lacks the typical weight of Raveneau (and we quipped that this might have been mistaken for a solid bottle of Dauvissat from a different vintage). A little earthier and mushroomier (definitely not a word) than I like in my chardonnay, but that this was produced in such a tough vintage is a coup in and of itself.
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4/1/2023 - acyso wrote: 93 Points
Heater week; 3/26/2023-4/3/2023 (Chicago, IL): Very fresh and bright (the colour was actually lighter than the 2011 Roulot Perrières). The nose shows a little mushroomy, but there's plenty of Chablis salinity, even if the tart citrus seems to have receded over time. On the palate, this is quite lean and lacks the typical weight of Raveneau (and we quipped that this might have been mistaken for a solid bottle of Dauvissat from a different vintage). A little earthier and mushroomier (definitely not a word) than I like in my chardonnay, but that this was produced in such a tough vintage is a coup in and of itself.
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9/21/2014 - french16 wrote:
Wow...definitely not premoxed ! Mineral, plenty of energy, sea shells, saline, with yellow apple notes and hint of wood. Really an outstanding bottle.
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2/24/2006 - jamiekutch wrote:
Vertical: François Raveneau Montée de Tonnerre 1983-2001; 2/22/2006-2/24/2006: Group 6th Place. My 8th. Very light pale yellow. Flint nose. Amazing legs. Very young tasting.
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