Raveneau Chablis Montee de Tonnerre 1er [nicked label]

Vintage:	1990
Description:	"This bottle of the 1990 Chablis 1er Cru Monte de Tonnerre derives from a special cuve that was never released by the Raveneau family, so I've refrained from giving a score but included this note for interest. In times gone by, Chablis was vinified and sold in new half-barrels (called "feuilletes") to be bottled by the purchaser: winemaking was more oxidative ("air is the wine's friend," Franois Raveneau used to say), with two rackings and 18 months of levage. To celebrate the birth of his son, Jean-Marie Raveneau attempted something similar in 1990, keeping two new (full-sized) barrels of Monte de Tonnerre separate from the main cuve and racking them twice before bottling. Offering up aromas of burnished apple, beeswax, tangerine oil, iodine, subtle spices and nougat, the wine has integrated its new oak quite well, though it's higher-toned than the regular cuve. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied and ample but precise, with tangy acids and a pure, mineral finish. This is certainly a fascinating Chablis!" - William Kelley, robertparker.com (Mar 29, 2019)
Price:	$ 1295.00
Price in original currency:	None

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First added to 1000 Corks on October 28, 2024.