ProducerChablis
Domaine François Raveneau
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The undisputed pinnacle of Chablis, crafting Chardonnay of unrivaled purity and staggering longevity.
Chablis' most revered producer, producing steely, mineral, and long-lived Chablis from Premier Cru (Montée de Tonnerre, Butteaux) and Grand Cru (Blanchot, Valmur) sites.
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Who Is This For?
For serious collectors and terroir purists seeking the most age-worthy, mineral-driven expression of Chablis.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was the domaine founded?
- In 1948, when François Raveneau combined vineyards he purchased himself with those from his wife's family (the Dauvissats), becoming the first in his family to estate-bottle rather than sell grapes to négociants.
- Who runs the domaine today?
- Third-generation cousins Isabelle (daughter of Bernard, joined 2010, took over in 2020) and Maxime (son of Jean-Marie, joined 2017, took over in 2021) now lead the estate, with their fathers still lending a hand.
- What is distinctive about Raveneau's winemaking?
- Grapes are entirely hand-harvested, one of only a handful of Chablis estates still doing so. Wines ferment with indigenous yeast in stainless steel, then age 12–18 months in used feuillettes (132L barrels) averaging seven to eight years old, with no new oak.
- What are the domaine's key vineyard holdings?
- Roughly 9 hectares, including Grand Cru parcels in Les Clos, Blanchots, and Valmur, plus Premier Cru holdings led by Montée de Tonnerre, along with Butteaux, Forêt, Vaillons, Montmains, and Chapelot.
- Does the domaine have an official website?
- Yes, francois-raveneau.com presents the estate's vineyards, heritage, and philosophy, though the wines themselves are allocated almost entirely through long-standing importer relationships.