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2011 François Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons
Chardonnay
- France
- Burgundy
- Chablis
- Chablis 1er Cru
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Community Tasting Notes 24
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mattyboy_ Likes this wine: 94 points
December 20, 2023 - At this stage, needs a lot of air - perhaps no harm in decanting. Had this open in bottle about 3hrs before the first pour/taste. This is archetypal Chablis in a classic vintage - it has incredible cut and length. Flavors and aromas of seaspray, oyster shell, crushed wet rocks, seaweed, green apple, citrus peel, citrus oil. Linear and focused, chalky midpalate. With more air the midpalate starts to flesh out and gain weight. It's a nice preview but will need another 5+ years to really hit it's stride.
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dbkitc wrote: 91 points
April 1, 2023 - Light golden - is there a hint of green? Saline, ocean breeze influenced nose has some yellow fruit - not overpowering, but pure. The Raveneau depth presents itself more on the palate which leans towards richness yet is restrained by the vintage. More linear than many wines I have drunk from Raveneau. Very good, indeed. But not magic. (91)
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Decanting Queen Likes this wine: 94 points
September 30, 2022 - This might have been the best Chablis I have ever had in my life. Brought by a friend to our Burgundy dinner where I was the only newbie.
So chalky and mineral on the nose. Lemon zesty on the palate. But I never knew a Chablis could be so creamy and silky. A real treat and great with Branzino starter1 person found this helpful Comment -
Burgundyboys Likes this wine:
August 10, 2022 - Very pretty wine. In an excellent place right now. Like most Raveneau improved massively 1hr after being opened. Texturally superb wine with very food friendly acid and balance. Cant see this improving. Drink up. 17.5
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zigzag wrote:
June 2, 2022 - coiked
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By Allen Meadows
October 2013, Issue #52 (link)(Domaine François Raveneau Chablis "Vaillons" 1er 1er Cru White) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Antonio Galloni
Chablis 2012: Energy, Power and Class (Aug 2013) (link)(François Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons White) Subscribe to see review text.
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By John Gilman
Nov/Dec 2012, Issue #42, The Extremely Elegant, Low Octane and Unquestionably Outstanding 2011 Vintage in Burgundy.(Chablis “Vaillons”- Domaine Raveneau) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Allen Meadows
October 2012, Issue #48 (link)(Domaine François Raveneau Chablis "Vaillons" 1er 1er Cru White) Subscribe to see review text.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2011
- Type White
- Producer François Raveneau
- Varietal Chardonnay
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Vaillons
- Country France
- Region Burgundy
- SubRegion Chablis
- Appellation Chablis 1er Cru
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 18 (3%)
- In Cellars 314 (55%)
- Consumed 244 (42%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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