1989 Domaine Raveneau Chablis Les Vaillons 1er Cru

In Chassagne-Montrachet it is Domaine Ramonet, in Puligny-Montrachet it is Domaine Leflaive and Domaine Sauzet, in Meursault it is Domaine Comte Lafon and Domaine Coche-Dury, and in Chablis it is the Domaine Raveneau. Father, Francois Raveneau, and his son, Jean-Marie, produce the quintessential Chablis from their nearly 17 acres of vineyards. They are wines of extraordinary flavor depth, length, and dimension. Moreover, they evolve and last for 15 to 20 or more years. Witness the extraordinary 1978s, just now reaching their peak. 1989 appears to be Raveneau's finest vintage since 1986 and 1978. The 1989 Chablis-Vaillons possesses an intriguing stony, mineral scent, long, rich, austere flavors, and an intensity and precision to its finish that suggests it will mature for at least a decade. What is so amazing about this offerings from Raveneau is that while a muscular example of Chablis, it tastes refreshing and never heavy - a remarkable achievement. Importer: Kermit Lynch Selections, Berkeley, CA.