At a glance

Producer

Domaine François Raveneau

Region

Chablis, Burgundy, France

Grape variety

Chardonnay

Wine type

White

Body

Light-bodied and Crisp

Sweetness

Bone Dry

Typical price

$900-$1,400 USD per 750ml

Tasting profile

Crisp citrus and green apple, saline and oyster shell minerality, hint of white flowers, subtle oak integration.

Evolution: Gains complexity: hazelnut, flint, mushroom, and honey with further age.

At peak: Outstanding balance of minerality, richness, and nuanced tertiary aromas; tension and elegance in prime drinking years.

Structure

Acidity

High; classic Chablis minerality and drive

Tannins

N/A (white wine - not tannic)

Alcohol

Moderate (typically 12.5-13%)

Aging potential

Excellent, 15-20 years in top storage

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2025 to 2042

Optimal window

2022 to 2045

Current status

Ready to drink

Current condition

Fresh, precise, exhibiting both structure and depth; showing complexity but potential for more development.

Raveneau Butteaux ages superbly due to top-tier terroir, meticulous élevage, and low yields; 2017 a classic, structured vintage. Once primary fruit mellows, secondary and tertiary notes shine, supported by pronounced acidity and extract.

Food pairing

Oysters, langoustine, sashimi, Dover sole, white truffle risotto, poultry in cream sauce.

Serving

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 6/10

Lutte raisonnée (sustainable viticulture but not certified organic); strict manual vineyard work, low intervention, limited chemical use, hand-harvested grapes, minimal soil compaction; traditional heavy glass bottles.

Raveneau uses traditional, sustainable-minded practices without formal certification. Some environmentally conscious methods (minimal spraying, focus on soil health), but not fully organic or biodynamic, and heavy bottle/exports hurt carbon score. As a rare, artisanal domaine, small total production limits absolute environmental impact compared to large estates, but by-the-bottle shipping worldwide does add up in emissions.