The world of Chablis (3): the 2 Top Player

by Vinogodi 12/22/16 |

A hierarchy exists among Chablis producers even within the same wine classification, one based on winemakers who have achieved the utmost quality. Their wines have become something of an obsession among wine lovers to the extent that their prices are now close to those for the jewels of Beaune.

In this third installment (you car read the first two here and here) we will not only look at the best cru but also the various versions offered by the greatest winemakers in order to examine their stylistic differences. Among these two names stand out in the collective imagination of those who love Chablis, two men who are in the pantheon of the all-time great interpreters of Chardonnay: Francois Ravenau and Vincent Dauvissat.

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Forest 2002 Chablis 1er Cru	Domaine René et Vincent Dauvissat	12/22/16	Vinogodi	A clear, intact and voluptuous golden color and an elegant aroma distinguished by notes of candied citrus, orange blossom and medicinal herbs. The mouthfeel is full and rich, fresh and bracing.... Leggi tutto
Vaillons 2002 Chablis 1er Cru	Domaine René et Vincent Dauvissat	12/22/16	Vinogodi	This wine has the same characteristics of Forest only amplified, even the color is chromatically denser. The aromas are those of fruit and acacia honey, highlighted by an overall balsamic sensation... Leggi tutto
Vaillons 2010 Chablis 1er Cru	Domaine Raveneau	12/22/16	Vinogodi	This Chablis is a legend, one that has achieved the quality heights of the great Chardonnay of Beaune. Its serene color is a clear yellow with some golden reflections that give it importance while... Leggi tutto
Foret 2010 Chablis 1er Cru	Domaine Raveneau	12/22/16	Vinogodi	Ravenau is a producer who has made sensorial synthesis his creed. This is a Chablis to the core and even if the structure may be weighty, it never loses its freshness. The bouquet has a broad floral... Leggi tutto
Butteaux 2010 Chablis 1er Cru	Domaine Raveneau	12/22/16	Vinogodi	A small jewel that brings together lightness with surprising complexity. The wine has a clear and pale golden-yellow color with distinct scents of wild flowers, a widespread minerality and a hint of... Leggi tutto
Montsmains 2010 Chablis 1er Cru	Domaine Raveneau	12/22/16	Vinogodi	Another example of extreme elegance. Although less opulent than its fraternal twin Foret, this wine is already bewitching with its color that continually oscillates between clear yellow and green.... Leggi tutto
Montée de Tonnerre 2010 Chablis 1er Cru	Domaine Raveneau	12/22/16	Vinogodi	For me, Montée de Tonnerre is the victim of an historic mistake in classification because more than often it is even better than the ‘official’ Grand Cru wines. It has a rich,... Leggi tutto