Grapes: 100% Chardonnay

Few names in Burgundy command more quiet respect than François Raveneau. This small, family-run domaine has long set the gold standard for Chablis — wines defined by purity, precision, and a kind of unforced grace. From the steep, southeast-facing slope of Blanchot, the 2023 vintage delivers a Grand Cru of extraordinary finesse and focus.

The fruit comes from mature Chardonnay vines rooted in classic Kimmeridgian limestone, harvested by hand and fermented with native yeasts. Aging takes place in a mix of stainless steel and old oak barrels, lending texture without overt wood influence. The approach remains simple and exacting: allow the site, not the cellar, to do the talking.

In the glass, Blanchot opens with delicate aromas of citrus blossom, crushed shell, and white peach. The palate is crystalline and taut, layering lemon zest, green apple, and chalky minerality over a long, saline finish. Both powerful and restrained, it’s a wine that feels carved from stone — equally thrilling today or after years of quiet evolution.