2021 Chablis Butteaux
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Raveneau's 2021 Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux is already drinking beautifully after another six months on cork. Bursting with aromas of sweet citrus oil, oyster shells, oatmeal, beeswax and flowers, it's medium to full-bodied, satiny and incisive, with a bright core of fruit that's open and expressive, concluding with a saline finish. This may not be built for extreme longevity, but it offers a great deal of pleasure in the near and medium-term future.
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Neal Martin
Neal Martin
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The 2021 Chablis Les Butteaux 1er Cru builds on its promise from last year with effervescent yellow fruit, quince and crushed stone aromas, with just a hint of hazelnut in the background. The palate’s intense bouquet has a touch of wild fennel infusing the citrus fruit, strict and focused, with an almost penetrating finish. This is going to give 15-20 years of pleasure.
The 2021 Chablis Les Butteaux 1er Cru has a delightful bouquet with a touch more yellow fruit compared to the Montmains, subtle floral notes percolating through with time. The palate is beautifully balanced with a touch of clementine and quince compared to other cuvées, tensile with quite a long, lightly-spiced finish. Excellent.