2022 Domaine Francois Raveneau Chablis Vaillons

Chardonnay - 750ML
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REVIEWS

VN 94 WA 93 BH 92 DC 92
VN 94

Vinous, August 2024

The 2022 Chablis Vaillons 1er Cru has a complex bouquet with hints of white peach, Granny Smiths and subtle flinty notes. This is very focused, a light crème fraiche note emerging with time. The palate is well balanced...
WA 93

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, September 2023

The 2022 Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons is impressively racy and chiseled for a sunny site in a warm vintage. Mingling scents of Meyer lemon with hints of oyster shell, freshly baked bread and white flowers, it's medium to...
BH 92

Burghound, October 2024

An exuberantly floral-suffused nose offers up additional nuances of white pepper, essence of pear, zest and tidal pool wisps. The middleweight flavors are noticeably finer if a bit less powerful while exuding evident...
DC 92

Decanter, October 2023

Made from a large plot in Vaillons, with the addition of a very small plot in Séchet. Floral notes, white flowers, elegance to the fore. Plenty of vibrant acidity on the palate. Crisp lime and lemon zest notes. Not a...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type
White
Varietal
Chardonnay
Country
France
Region
Burgundy
Sub-region
Chablis
Appellation
Vaillons
Vintage
2022
Size
750ML
Percent alcohol
13.00%
Closure
Cork

The 2022 Domaine Francois Raveneau Chablis Vaillons is a notable Chardonnay from the renowned Burgundy region of France, specifically from the Chablis appellation. This wine is crafted by Domaine Francois Raveneau, a producer known for its meticulous winemaking practices. The 2022 vintage presents a well-executed balance of flavors and structure, making it a noteworthy addition to the lineup of Chablis wines.

According to William Kelley from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, this Chablis Vaillons exhibits an "impressively racy and chiseled" character, even for a warm vintage. Kelley highlights its aromatic profile, which includes scents of Meyer lemon, oyster shell, and freshly baked bread, culminating in a "pungently saline finish." This review awarded the wine an impressive score of 93.

Neal Martin of Vinous offers high praise as well, bestowing a score of 94. Martin describes a "complex bouquet" with hints of white peach, Granny Smith apples, and subtle flinty notes. He mentions the wine's excellent focus and balance, noting its "keen thread of acidity" and a seductive finish with an "umami sensation."

Decanter's review, offering a score of 92, emphasizes the wine's origin from a large plot in Vaillons, with an addition from a small plot in Séchet. The review points out the wine's floral notes and vibrant acidity, highlighted by "crisp lime and lemon zest notes." It is described as not a heavyweight but one with "wonderful drive and purity."

Overall, the 2022 Domaine Francois Raveneau Chablis Vaillons is a white wine that expertly combines lively acidity with complex flavors, making it a distinguished example of its kind. Its notable reviews reflect its quality and the skillful craftsmanship behind its creation.