Domaine Francois Raveneau Les Clos Premier Cru Chablis 2023

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Product Description:A signature expression of Chablis Grand Cru from one of the region’s most esteemed domaines, the 2023 Domaine François Raveneau Les Clos Grand Cru Chablis combines power, precision and structural depth with remarkable freshness. Les Clos sits at the heart of Chablis’s Grand Cru zone, on wind-exposed, stony south-facing slopes that yield grapes of intense concentration and crystalline minerality. In this vintage the wine opens with pronounced aromas of citrus zest, pink grapefruit, lemon and orchard fruit, layered with hints of spice, oyster shell and saline energy. On the palate it is deep and multidimensional, driven by incisive acidity that supports concentrated fruit and an underlying mineral backbone. The texture is rich yet tensile, possessing both a creamy density and a vibrant line that carries through a long finish. Raveneau’s meticulous vineyard work and classical winemaking — hand harvesting, gentle pressing and extended elevage — allow the terroir to shape every nuance of the wine. Though approachable with patience and decanting, this Grand Cru shows exceptional potential for extended ageing, rewarding careful cellaring over decades. This is a benchmark expression of Grand Cru Chablis pedigree and ageing capability. Tasting NotesNOSE– Pronounced citrus and mineral complexityBright aromas of lemon, pink grapefruit and tangerine mingle with crushed oyster shell, chalky stone, beeswax and subtle spice. PALATE– Deep, complex and structuredMedium to full-bodied with concentrated citrus and orchard fruit framed by layered minerality, lively acidity and a fine, textural core. FINISH– Long, poised and resonantA persistent finish defined by saline tension, citrus zest and a harmonious balance of fruit and structured acidity. Reviews & AccoladesThis superb wine boasts plenty of pronounced, youthful and upfront fruit aromas, with hints of Granny Smith apple and passion fruit touched with spice, and a profound saline mineral underpinning. The texture is creamy and dense, with an almost brooding character … a triumph.” — Decanter, 97 points, 2025 The 2023 Chablis ‘Clos’ from Domaine Raveneau is another brilliant wine in the making. The very complex bouquet wafts from the glass … On the palate the wine is deep, complex and full-bodied, with bottomless depth at the core, superb soil signature and grip … very long, poised and impeccably balanced.” — John Gilman, 97 points, 2025 Coming from four plots in the heart of Les Clos, the 2023 is brilliant. Sculpted, muscular and dignified, this is wound up with powerful citrus and orchard fruit concentration … Intense salinity stars on the layered, long finish. This is my Les Clos of the vintage.” — Tim Atkin, 97 points, 2025 Raveneau’s 2023 Chablis Grand Cru Clos … is full-bodied and multidimensional, with a concentrated core of fruit and a long, resonating finish. Although I presently give slight preference to the Valmur, time will tell which turns out to be a finer wine.” — Wine Advocate, 96–97 points, 2025 Finer Details:Style – White WineVarietal – ChardonnayCountry – FranceRegion – Chablis Grand Cru, BurgundyVintage – 2023Bottle Size – 750mlABV – 13%