2022 Domaine Francois Raveneau Chablis Premier Cru Butteaux [TA95][D94][V94][BH92-94][JM92-94][WA93]

Tim Atkin, 95 Points 

"These two parcels sit at the windy top of the Butteaux slope, and the wine clearly shows its chilly positioning in its aromas and structures. Key limes, star fruits and pomelos zip across the high-toned, moderate-bodied palate. Plus, this is tangy from the start to the admirably unrelenting finish that shows light leesiness." 

Decanter, 94 Points 

"A profound, deep character evident on the nose. Weighty, powerful palate with oak evident in the background and a creamy texture. Notes of spice and a touch of orange box. Very crisp and fresh on the finish. This will age into a very fine premier cru. Vines on average over 50 years old." 

Vinous, 94 Points 

"The 2022 Chablis Les Butteaux 1er Cru has a lovely bouquet with yellow plum, jasmine, gunflint and a touch of smoke, becoming more harmonious as it blossoms in the glass. The palate is very well balanced with a keen thread of acidity. Steely and tight at the moment, I suggest cellaring this for longer than others. Excellent." 

Burghound, 92-94 Points 

"Note: from 1.49 ha holding of 40+ year old vines. Prominent aromas of mineral reduction, essence of white orchard fruit, shellfish and iodine are trimmed in the barest hint of wood. As is usually the case, this is the biggest wine among the 1ers with its powerful and concentrated medium weight plus flavors that possess a gorgeous if not necessarily sophisticated texture on the palate staining and hugely long finale. This is a 'buy and forget you own it' wine that should amply repay 12 to 15 years of keeping." 

Jasper Morris, 92-94 Points 

"A pure pale and clear colour, with a certain fleshiness, all white fruit, the usual suggestion of changing banks. A lighter reduction than Montmains, much more energy behind, lifted with excellent acidity, marine notes with just a light squeeze of lemon. Fuller bodied at the finish. Drink from 2027-2035." 

Wine Advocate, 93 Points 

"The 2022 Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux has performed well, as this site and its old vines tend to in dry, sunny vintages. Unwinding in the glass to reveal aromas of green apple, oyster shell and bread dough, it's medium to full-bodied, ample and satiny, with a layered, textural profile that's underpinned by good cut, concluding with a saline finish."