Domaine André François

Domaine François Raveneau

Montée de Tonnerre Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2005

When 05 MDT is on it’s hard to beat. An absolutely pristine bottle tonight, in color barely having aged a day, still markedly youthful with captivating aromatics, a powerful, voluminous and waxy textured palate that comes with age, racy lemony acids and crystalline minerality. There’s such tremendous weight and density in this vintage yet it’s still chiseled and focused in its delivery. Just brilliant tonight. Thunder mountain ftw 🥳 — 2 days ago

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André Clouet

Grande Réserve Brut Champagne Blend

One of the better champagnes I’ve had in a while and I don’t usually like champagnes. — a month ago

André Clouet

Silver Brut Nature Champagne

bone-dry finish mellowed by the ripe-apricot character, plus hints of toast and melted butter. — 9 days ago

André Perret

Chery Condrieu Viognier 2020

Delicious, tropical fruits and florals, great richness and acidity, even a little nutty. Developed nicely 2 hours after opening, lots of layers — a month ago

Domaine François Raveneau

Valmur Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 2020

A fantastic nose. Intense lemon, cool slate, an oiliness. Surprisingly oaky on the palate. Lovely balance and freshness but a few more years to let that oak settle and this should be amazing — 2 months ago

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Alan Weinberg

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Don’t they supposedly only use old barrels yet it often tastes oaky young?
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It’s the first time I’ve encountered oak this noticeable on Raveneau

Domaine François Raveneau

Clos Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 2009

Cena con after la@paulee patrick y jugo — 14 days ago

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Les Cailloux (Lucien et André Brunel)

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2019

I’ve been so eager to open the 2019 Les Cailloux, the first of a case that I bought a couple of years ago following a visit to C9DP during which I first tried the wine. This is an exemplary wine for the region, predominantly old-vine Grenache with around 30% (I think) other varieties, which is both powerful and pure, striking a lovely balance between a modern, terroir-driven style and the natural rusticity of the appellation. I enjoyed this so much I made no notes, so can’t say much more other than that I’m delighted to have a case of this and would recommend it to anyone interested in fresh, pure and ageworthy examples of Châteauneuf. — 4 days ago

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François Chidaine

Les Choisilles Montlouis-sur-Loire Chenin Blanc 2021

Bright and lively. Green apple and green pear, fresh vegetable notes, chalky minerals and a hint of white peach sweetness. — 2 months ago

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