Domaine François Raveneau

Vaillons Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay

9.337 ratings
9.412 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
Chris MacLean

This was way more lively than the Foret 2011 from last week. Honeysuckle, lemon and stone fruit.

This was way more lively than the Foret 2011 from last week. Honeysuckle, lemon and stone fruit.

Mar 26th, 2020
Alex Lallos

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

9.3

Another day, another bottle of Raveneau. This 2011 vaillons was singing. It built as it opened up. Started off as beautifully as it finished. The only thing that strikes me as 'chablis' is the oyster shell on the nose and the underlying minerality. Otherwise this is a big and thick Chardonnay with an almost oily texture. It is my kind of wine but not an everyday kind of wine either

Another day, another bottle of Raveneau. This 2011 vaillons was singing. It built as it opened up. Started off as beautifully as it finished. The only thing that strikes me as 'chablis' is the oyster shell on the nose and the underlying minerality. Otherwise this is a big and thick Chardonnay with an almost oily texture. It is my kind of wine but not an everyday kind of wine either

Sep 27th, 2018
Bill Bender

Sulphuric salty air on the nose gives way to the impeccable lavish Raveneau mouthfeel and palpable tension. These wines are just so compelling and readily identifiable. I like to think I could identify them blind. Lots of depth here with citrus zing and honeysuckle. A slightly off putting waxy finish dissipated quickly. Even better on day 2.

Sulphuric salty air on the nose gives way to the impeccable lavish Raveneau mouthfeel and palpable tension. These wines are just so compelling and readily identifiable. I like to think I could identify them blind. Lots of depth here with citrus zing and honeysuckle. A slightly off putting waxy finish dissipated quickly. Even better on day 2.

Jun 9th, 2018
Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.5

In the zone right now. Amazing.

In the zone right now. Amazing.

1 person found it helpfulAug 10th, 2017
Morgan Harris

Head Sommelier Aureole New York

9.7

More like Rava-yes. Everything you want it to be and then some.

More like Rava-yes. Everything you want it to be and then some.

1 person found it helpfulNov 28th, 2014
Jimmy Hayes

Estate Director Mayacamas Vineyard

8.8

Too young, green veg. Wait!

Too young, green veg. Wait!

Mar 22nd, 2017
Yianni Stone

Needs a long decant. Flint, steel, leesy opulence.

Needs a long decant. Flint, steel, leesy opulence.

Apr 23rd, 2016
Jeff Lindsay-Thorsen

Exceptional vaillons. Crushed peas, oyster shells, peanut shells, parm rind, lemony masterpiece

Exceptional vaillons. Crushed peas, oyster shells, peanut shells, parm rind, lemony masterpiece

Jun 13th, 2015
Ron Siegel

Rich & ripe styled showing notes of lemon, pear, & green apple fruits with oyster shell, mineral & floral spice.

Rich & ripe styled showing notes of lemon, pear, & green apple fruits with oyster shell, mineral & floral spice.

Jul 27th, 2019
Ron Siegel

Love Raveneau! This was richly styled showing stone fruits, oyster shell, saline & white flower.

Love Raveneau! This was richly styled showing stone fruits, oyster shell, saline & white flower.

Apr 24th, 2019