Francois Raveneau Chablis Grand Cru Valmur 2002 AOC 0.75l

Francois Raveneau Chablis Grand Cru Valmur 2002 AOC 0.75l is a bottle that offers a glimpse into the most intense terroir of Valmur, one of the seven Grand Crus of Chablis, combining precision, minerality, and evolved maturity in a limpid and profoundly authentic bouquet. Behind this expression lies the history of Domaine Raveneau, a family-run business that has built a reputation over time based on faithfulness to the character of the terroir and the understated contemporaneity of its interpretation; meticulous care of the vineyards, a respectful agronomic approach, and cellar management that prioritizes the purity of the fruit over woodier effects; the house has successfully transformed tradition into a grammar of sensorial details, offering wines that maintain an elegant acidic tension despite the influence of warm vintages. The production philosophy is an expression of discipline: hand-picked when the grapes are perfectly ripe, fermentations that project slowness, and an aging process geared toward fostering complexity without overlying character, thus bringing out the minerality of the local limestone. This makes Valmur a particularly generous terroir, with its depth, its chalky sparkle, and its ability to age with dignity. The stylistic and sensorial characteristics of this 2002, expressed as a symphony of snow and fire, are manifested in a straw-yellow color with golden highlights, a bouquet that combines ripe citrus, lemon zest, white pepper, and nuances of hawthorn, with hints of flint and a pronounced minerality that lingers on the palate. On the palate, it reveals a dense yet elegant texture, a savory character that invites breathing, a freshness that sustains a long-lasting dynamic, and a finish reminiscent of stone polished by time. This wine occupies a prominent place in the Raveneau range, demonstrating the house's ability to offer the world of Chardonnay a direct and authentic interpretation of the terroir. In keeping with the STELT positioning, the bottle invites a measured tasting, a trust in time, and a profound respect for the raw material: a stylistic choice that rewards those seeking simplicity, longevity, and sensorial truth.