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Raveneau, Chablis 1er Cru Foret, 2023

White Wine from Burgundy, France
by Raveneau
$499.00
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Forêt sits near Grand Cru Blanchot on poor, clay-light Kimmeridgian soils that force vines deep. The result tastes brightly fruity yet tautly mineralized—accessibility leavened with definition. In 2023, the vintage’s ripeness finds full expression here: juicy, approachable, yet never soft. This isn’t a training-wheels Chablis; it’s a wine that comes fully formed but doesn’t require a decade to shine. Mineral structure guards the gate; ripe fruit opens it wide.

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Burghound

93 points

"From a .67 ha holding that averages 35 years of age. Here there is more evident citrus influence to the ultra-fresh and bright aromas of lemon confit, quinine, green apple and just shucked oysters. The racy if not particularly dense medium weight flavors also possess an appealing texture on the dry and sleek finale that is shaped by citrus-tinged acidity. This isn't quite as refined as the Montmains but it's definitely more powerful."

Antonio Galloni

92 points

"The 2023 Chablis Fôret 1er Cru has a more mineral-driven bouquet than the Vaillons. There's more complexity here, with flinty scents that emerge with time in the glass. The palate is beautifully balanced with a saline entry, hints of clementine and quince. It's a little spicier toward the finish with a hint of lemongrass on the aftertaste. The 2023 is lovely." —Neal Martin

Robert Parker

93 points

"Sourced from two plots on the bottom of the slope, amounting to just 0.6 hectares in total, the 2023 Chablis 1er Cru Forêt, similar to Raveneau’s Vaillons, is protected from winds by a natural amphitheater. However, it has yielded a slightly tauter wine than Vaillons. Based on deeper soils than Montmains, it soars from the glass with scents of grapefruit zest, dried white flowers and pear. Open yet controlled in its expressiveness, it’s deep and textural, underpinned by racy acidity and concludes with a long, chalky finish." —Kristaps Karklins

Decanter

94 points

"The Forêts seems more substantial than the nearby Butteaux, with solid aromas of ripe pear and quince that still show a trace of the chalky minerality and floral notes. The texture is denser than Montmains, driven to the finish more by extract than acidity. The grapes are from 0.7ha across two parcels at the base of the slope. This wine will doubtless open with more time; we tasted it from a cask [in 2024] and it will not be bottled before April 2025, so it is still a baby."

More about Raveneau

Undisputed greatest producer in Chablis. François established the domaine in 1948; his sons Bernard and Jean-Marie now run it. Raveneau pioneered barrel fermentation and extended lees contact in Chablis. Their Grand Cru holdings (Les Clos, Blanchots, Valmur) produce wines of mineral purity.

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Oysters and shellfish remain essential; the greater fruitiness allows broader compatibility with poached fish, seafood pasta, and lighter vegetable dishes.

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Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Chardonnay

  • Vintage

    2023

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Traditional

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

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