Francois Raveneau - Chablis Foret 1er Cru 2018

The most sublime and the most celebrated estate of Chablis, the wines of Domaine Raveneau are a rare find. Domaine Francois Raveneau uses purely artisanal methods to produce Chablis' most powerful wines. The domaine is an icon not only for Chablis lovers, but for those who crave transparency in their wine.

Ripe and appealingly fresh aromas are comprised by notes of citrus, white peach, shellfish and a whisper of iodine along with a deft application of wood. There is once again very solid volume to the more finely textured flavors that possess very good verve before concluding in a refreshing bitter lemon-inflected finish.

Notes of citrus oil, green apple and pear mingling with hints of freshly baked bread and white flowers introduce the 2018 Chablis 1er Cru Forêt, a medium to full-bodied, satiny and charming wine that's elegant and precise, with a crisp core of fruit and chalky grip on the finish.