2022 Domaine Francois Raveneau Chablis Premier Cru Monts Mains [TA94][JM92-94][D93][WA93]

"Immediately inviting on the nose, the bouquet offers donut peach and lemon curd, dried galangal. The mid-palate has notable extract despite its typically firm-ish crispness. The solid finish slips in a hint of flintiness. This offers immediate pleasure, but it will take its time to fully unfold in the bottle given its notable concentration. Be patient." 

"Attractive lemon yellow, the bouquet lies between Forêts and Vaillons on the stone front, then a little more weight and the classic light reduction of Montmains. A stricter approach perhaps. Good weight throughout, a complete and reflective wine, worth a long wait. Drink from 2027-2035." 

Decanter, 93 Points 

"Distinctive, creamy, almost lactic character on the nose. An intriguing Montmains but, at the moment, the fruit is a bit behind the acidity. Will need time. Lovely purity, not a blockbuster, but there is plenty of sunny ripeness. Located on the top of Montmains, with vines lying on thin soils over the bedrock in a windy area." 

Wine Advocate, 93 Points 

"The 2022 Chablis 1er Cru Montmains wafts from the glass with aromas of crisp green apple, oyster shell and white flowers, followed by a medium to full-bodied, satiny and suave palate that's deep and concentrated, animated by racy acids and concluding with chalky grip."