Mike Saviage

9.6

Light gold, heavy in the glass. High pitched nose. Notes of green apples, sweet kiwi fruit, citrus, lime blossoms. Although the nose is expressive, this is closed and tight in the mouth (despite being open for 6 hours we're told). At first I had this rated as being a bit behind the 96 Clos and Blanchot next to it, but over the evening this powered up and in the end was equal to its siblings. Has many years of enjoyment in front of it. — 7 days ago

Conrad Green

9.5

Settled and gorgeous. Pretty with soft citrus, wet rock, salinity, pear, hints of lychee. Resolved, balanced and delicious. — 19 hours ago

with Bex, Major-General and 1 other

Doug Powers

9.4

What a difference from the 1986 Chapelot, 3 years younger, super youthful color, very youthful aromas and flavors, great acid and balance, long finish, super fine 1er Cru Chablis!!! — a month ago

with Jim

Mike Saviage

9.6

Medium gold, heavy like oil in the glass. Complex nose with notes of citrus, stones, marzipan and a little honey. A hint of oxidation is evident, but it's part of the complexity this bottle offers tonight. In the mouth this has massive power, yet is silky and coats the palate. — 7 days ago

Conrad Green

9.5

Gorgeous stuff. Poised with limestone and soft orchard fruit, salinity. Still quite primary with real definition and thrust. Fantastic stuff. So balanced and pure — 20 hours ago

with Bex, Major-General and 1 other

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

Yeah, this is really good. From one of the grandest Champagne vintages in a 100 years or so.

The nose is extremely complex. Notes of; mixed orange citrus, overripe golden apple, bruised pear, overripe papaya & mango, stone fruit, just a hint of Meyer lemon, brioche, biscuits, baguette crust, ginger ale to gingerbread, white spice, faint sea fossils, understated saline, limestone marl, soft herbaceous, beautiful, powdery chalkiness, heavy cream, yellow lilies, jasmine and spring flowers in a field of greens.

The palate is gentle, micro lean bubbles, amazingly, soft mousse. Just beautiful, orange citrus, overripe golden apple, bruised pear, overripe papaya & mango, stone fruit, just a hint of Meyer lemon, juicy lime pulp, brioche, biscuits, baguette crust, ginger ale to gingerbread, graham crackers, vanillin, white spice, crushed more pronounced sea fossils, understated saline, limestone marl, soft herbaceous, beautiful, powdery chalkiness, heavy cream, yellow & white lilies, jasmine and spring flowers in a field of greens. The acidity is perfect. The finish is excellent with similarities wire to wire. Lasts minutes.

Photos from my October visit to Billecart and my tasting with Mathieu Roland-Billecart. — 22 days ago

Conrad Green

9.4

Wow. A really fruity and expressive nose. Lime, quince, pear, chalk. Poised and fresh and vivid with perfect balance and a long pure finish. A touch of salinity. Excellent — 2 days ago

with Lindsay and Bex

Mike Saviage

9.6

Medium gold, nice weight in the glass. Sweet nose. Notes of citrus, white flowers, sweet apricot, some stone. Lots of acidity in the mouth. This was flamboyant and the most attractive of the 3 Raveneau's tonight. — 7 days ago

Ron Siegel

9.3

Love this Meursault producer & their Charmes is always my favorite. This had rich fruits of lemon lime, apple, pear along with mineral, racy acids, white flower, good balance & length. — a month ago

Dave Mayers

9.1

Another major bummer. Gentle nose. Zero palate. But a finish that had potential. Very disjointed. Prayed for it to improve over time. But with raveneau i always know pretty quick if we got a banger on our hands. — a month ago