Domaine François Raveneau

Forêt Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay

9.473 ratings
9.428 pro ratings
Chablis, Burgundy, France
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Will Costello MS

Master Sommelier, Wine Director Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas

9.6

Still quite young but an opulent, and mostly botrytis vintage. This wine didn’t show any of the botrytis. It was however pretty fluffy and marshmallow in texture. This was opened at left at cellar temp for 2 hours prior to drinking. Wish I would have opened a few hours earlier. Glad I have 3 more. Wont open the others until 2025 or later.

Still quite young but an opulent, and mostly botrytis vintage. This wine didn’t show any of the botrytis. It was however pretty fluffy and marshmallow in texture. This was opened at left at cellar temp for 2 hours prior to drinking. Wish I would have opened a few hours earlier. Glad I have 3 more. Wont open the others until 2025 or later.

Jan 20th, 2021
Darren Guillaume

What a lovely representation of what Chablis should be. This producer makes a 1er Cru remain on par with a Grand Cru.

What a lovely representation of what Chablis should be. This producer makes a 1er Cru remain on par with a Grand Cru.

Oct 2nd, 2016
Brahm Callahan

Master Sommelier, Wine Director Grill 23 & Bar

9.0

Lunch...because that's how we do

Lunch...because that's how we do

Jul 26th, 2016
Antonio Gianola

First taste of Raveneau. Excellent wine

First taste of Raveneau. Excellent wine

Apr 17th, 2016
Scott Wren

Just tasted a vertical of 2012, 11, 10 and 09 with Anthony Lynch presiding. Variations on a seashell theme. Stirring acidity and richness in one glass.

Just tasted a vertical of 2012, 11, 10 and 09 with Anthony Lynch presiding. Variations on a seashell theme. Stirring acidity and richness in one glass.

Mar 4th, 2016
Zoe Shyn

Sexy beast. Merry Christmas!

Sexy beast. Merry Christmas!

Dec 26th, 2015
Julian Burzynski

2011 vintage

2011 vintage

Dec 25th, 2015
Craig Haserot

Founder and Proprietor Sojourn Cellars

9.2

Solid, great detail.

Solid, great detail.

Aug 20th, 2015
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

9.2

Nice clean nose. White flower and oyster shell and delicate earth on the nose. Lovely clean palate with white flowers and a long finish.

Nice clean nose. White flower and oyster shell and delicate earth on the nose. Lovely clean palate with white flowers and a long finish.

May 29th, 2015
Francesco Petroli

2002 - più espressivo del Foret che vinifica Dauvissat nello stesso Cru. Nel caso specifico eleganza mista a opulenza. Vino di incredibile energia al palato. La persistenza gustativa è valutabile in minuti :-)))

2002 - più espressivo del Foret che vinifica Dauvissat nello stesso Cru. Nel caso specifico eleganza mista a opulenza. Vino di incredibile energia al palato. La persistenza gustativa è valutabile in minuti :-)))

May 27th, 2015