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Hedonism Wines
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Description

Founded in 1948, Domaine François Raveneau is one of Chablis`s finest producers, with a cult following all over the world. The estate comprises eight hectares of land spread across three Grand Cru and six Premier Cru sites. All the grapes are harvested manually, one of the very few remaining producers in Chablis to do so. This release comes from Blanchot, the southernmost of the seven official sites of the Chablis Grand Cru hill. 2005 is widely regarded as a legendary vintage across the board and the remaining available wines are in very high demand.

About this wine

The 2005 Chablis Blanchot from Domaine François Raveneau is a stellar representation of the iconic Blanchot vineyard in Chablis. This wine embodies the harmonious balance between fruit purity and mineral complexity, offering a layered bouquet of citrus, green apple, refined flinty notes, and a vibrant acidity. With significant aging potential, this vintage has developed a profound depth over the years, making it a highly sought-after bottle among collectors and connoisseurs alike. Citrus, green apple, flint, vibrant acidity, profound depth.

Chablis Blanchot

The Chablis Blanchot collection from Domaine François Raveneau showcases wines from the Blanchot vineyard, known for its unique terroir that imparts a distinct mineral character to the Chardonnay grapes grown here. The wines from this collection are celebrated for their precision, elegance, and exceptional aging capability, reflecting the utmost expression of Chablis.

Domaine François Raveneau

Domaine François Raveneau is a renowned wine producer in the Chablis region of Burgundy, France. Known for producing some of the most coveted and exquisite Chablis wines, the domaine adopts meticulous vineyard management and minimal intervention in the winemaking process to preserve the purity and expression of the Chardonnay grape. Founded in 1948, the estate has become synonymous with the highest quality Chablis, producing wines that are celebrated for their depth, complexity, and aging potential.