Domaine Francois Raveneau - Chablis Grand Cru Valmur 2008

Overview:
Producer: Domaine François Raveneau
Region: Chablis Grand Cru, Burgundy, France
Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 13%
 
Tasting Notes:
Burghound (97 points): "The ultra-pure, refined, elegant and cool flavors possess terrific vibrancy and focused power before culminating in a driving, understated, firm and altogether serious finish... In sum, this is brilliant." Home Page​
Wine Advocate (94–95 points): "Tasted after the corresponding Blanchots, Raveneau’s 2008 Chablis Valmur brings one back stunningly to an uncanny sense of lift and refinement as well as introducing piquant nut oil and sweetly savory as well as saline intimations of scallop. The texture here is creamy yet luscious, refreshing citrus accompany its sense of buoyancy. Wafting hedge flower, rosemary, and rowan perfume, citrus oils, iodine, kelp, and purple plum distillate are among the elusive elements in this subtly complex display that lingers with extraordinary length." 
Vinous (93–95 points): "Pale, green-tinged yellow. Mint, minerals, citrus fruits and a strong note of anise on the nose. Densely packed but at the same time racy, with terrific energy and cut to the flavors of lemon, lime and crushed stone. With its bracing, almost youthfully sharp finish, this really stimulates the taste buds."
 
Serving Recommendation:
Serve chilled at 10–12 °C. This Grand Cru pairs excellently with rich seafood dishes, such as butter-roasted sole accompanied by sautéed spinach and a toasted sesame condiment.​
 
Aging Potential:
This wine is suitable for drinking now but also has the potential to age gracefully over the next 10–15 years, allowing its complexity and depth to further develop.​
 
The 2008 Domaine François Raveneau Chablis Grand Cru Valmur exemplifies the elegance and complexity achievable through meticulous viticulture and traditional winemaking techniques.