2013 Domaine Francois Raveneau Chablis les Butteaux

Chardonnay - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JD 94 JG 93 WA 93 BH 92
JD 94

jebdunnuck.com, November 2019

The 2013 Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux is a beauty that’s drinking great today. Plenty of orchard fruits, caramelized citrus, quince, toasted nuts, and a kiss of charcoal and scorched earth all make an appearance on the nose...
JG 93

View From The Cellar, January 2018

93+ Domaine Raveneau 2013 Butteaux is just starting to drink well. The bouquet is starting to blossom, offering up scents of lemon, apple, beeswax a touch of oyster shell, chalky soil tones and a topnote of citrus oil. On...
WA 93

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, August 2015

The 2013 Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux has a sensual nose with subtle hazelnut, smoke and almost resinous scents, verging on Riesling scents, that are beautifully defined. The palate is fresh and vibrant on the entry with...
BH 92

Burghound, October 2015

There is just enough wood present to warrant commenting on as it sets off a less expressive nose that is comprised of mineral reduction, floral, pear and iodine scents. The palate impression is one of bigger, richer and...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type
White
Varietal
Chardonnay
Country
France
Region
Burgundy
Sub-region
Chablis
Appellation
Butteaux
Vintage
2013
Size
750ML

The 2013 Domaine Francois Raveneau Chablis les Butteaux is a notable Chardonnay from the esteemed Chablis region in Burgundy, France. This white wine has garnered high praise from several professional reviewers, affirming its quality and complexity.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded this wine a score of 93, highlighting its "sensual nose with subtle hazelnut, smoke and almost resinous scents, verging on Riesling," as described by Neal Martin. Martin further emphasizes the wine's "fresh and vibrant" palate with notes of salinity and a finish of Granny Smith apples and lemongrass. He anticipates the wine will evolve significantly in the bottle, referring to it as a "mercurial Chablis Butteaux."

Burghound also provided a favorable review, scoring the wine 92. The review notes a "less expressive nose" with elements of mineral reduction, floral, pear, and iodine. The wine is described as having "bigger, richer and more muscular flavors" with a "lovely touch of stoniness on the solidly lingering finish." This review underscores the wine's structure and dry extract, suggesting that it can be enjoyed young, yet will hold up well over time.

Jeb Dunnuck gave the highest score among the reviewers, a 94, and commended the wine for its current drinking state. He observed a complex nose with "orchard fruits, caramelized citrus, quince, toasted nuts, and a kiss of charcoal and scorched earth." Dunnuck describes the palate as rich and deep, transitioning to a "salty and mineral-laced" finish. He notes that the wine opens up beautifully with time in the glass, making it a "rich, powerful Chablis to enjoy any time over the coming 10-15 years."

Overall, the 2013 Domaine Francois Raveneau Chablis les Butteaux is characterized by its complexity, evolving palate, and structured finish. It is well-regarded by experts and praised for its rich flavors and potential for aging.