{"product_id":"domaine-raveneau-valmur-2022-75-cl","title":"Domaine Raveneau Valmur 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eDomaine Raveneau’s 2022 Chablis Grand Cru Valmur is a luminous, tightly focused expression of one of Chablis’ most revered terroirs. Combining depth and precision, it marries intense fruit with striking mineral definition in a style that is both powerful and supremely elegant. This is a bottle for serious white Burgundy lovers, showcasing why Raveneau remains the benchmark for Chablis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the 2022 Valmur shows a pale to medium straw color with green reflections, hinting at its youthful tension and energy. The nose is intricate and pure, opening with citrus oil—think lemon zest and grapefruit rind—layered with fresh mint, white flowers and a pronounced sense of iodine and wet stone.\n\nOn the palate, this wine is full-bodied yet incredibly composed, with a deep, layered core of ripe citrus, stone fruit and subtle orchard notes framed by a cool, mouthwatering acidity that defies the warmth of the vintage. The texture is concentrated and chiselled, leading into a long, saline finish that resonates with chalky minerality and a hint of sea spray. While already impressive in its youth, this Grand Cru has excellent aging potential; it should evolve beautifully over 10–20 years, gaining even more complexity, creaminess and tertiary nuances of honey, hazelnut and smoking stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eValmur is one of Chablis’ great Grand Cru climats, a steep, amphitheater-like site with Kimmeridgian limestone and clay soils that impart the wine’s signature saline, stony character. Domaine Raveneau farms its parcels traditionally, with low yields and meticulous work in the vineyard to ensure perfect fruit maturity while preserving acidity. Grapes are harvested by hand at optimal ripeness, carefully sorted, then gently pressed. Fermentation typically takes place with native yeasts in a combination of stainless steel and old oak, followed by élevage in neutral barrels and tank, allowing the wine to gain texture and complexity without overt oak flavor, and preserving the crystalline expression of the Valmur terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe this Grand Cru with refined seafood and classic French dishes that highlight its purity and depth: oysters, scallops, lobster, Dover sole, turbot, or poached white fish in a beurre blanc are superb matches. It also pairs beautifully with poultry in creamy sauces, veal blanquette, and aged hard cheeses like Comté or Beaufort. For best enjoyment, serve at 10–12°C (50–54°F). Young bottles benefit from 30–60 minutes in a decanter or large-bowled glass to allow the aromatics to unfurl, while older vintages should be handled more gently, with a brief, careful aeration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDomaine Raveneau is one of the most revered and sought-after producers in Chablis, a small, family-run estate that has become a global benchmark for traditionally made, terroir-driven Chardonnay. Founded in the mid-20th century, the domaine has built its reputation on meticulous vineyard work, low yields and an unwavering commitment to expressing the nuances of Chablis’ greatest sites, including Valmur, Les Clos and Blanchot. Production is tiny and demand is intense, making these bottles highly collectible. Among Burgundy insiders and serious wine lovers, Raveneau is widely regarded as one of the finest white wine producers in the world, with a track record of crafting ageworthy, mineral-driven Chablis of extraordinary finesse and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Raveneau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252761186641,"sku":"PS-15396738072956","price":814.28,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/RaveneauValmur2020.png?v=1783446592","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/domaine-raveneau-valmur-2022-75-cl","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}