Francois Raveneau Petit Chablis 2018 AOC 1.5l

Franois Raveneau Petit Chablis 2018 AOC 1.5L is a bottle that evokes the light and stone of northern Chablis, offering a clear freshness and a defined minerality on the palate, enhanced by the magnum format that enhances the longevity and continuity of the sip. The producer's history is that of a family-run winery rooted in the heart of Chablis, known for its meticulous care of the vineyards and a constant pursuit of expressive purity. Over time, the winery has built a reputation on orderly supply chains, low yields, and meticulous winemaking, prioritizing the balance between fruit and minerality. The production philosophy is based on the idea that the terroir speaks with the lightest possible interference: manual harvesting, fermentation in stainless steel tanks, and aging on fine lees, without resorting to manipulations that obscure the wine's clarity. The technique is quiet yet rigorous, capable of imparting to the glass a light and tension that complement the flavor profile. The distinctive elements of Francois Raveneau Petit Chablis 2018 lie in its aromatic precision and balance between fruit and minerality: notes of lime and pomelo, a hint of green apple, and a sensation of marine chalk that supports a crisp acidity, while projecting less oxidation and a definition that resists air, typical of careful fermentation management and a moderate but significant aging. This wine occupies a pioneering role within the Raveneau range: it is the instrument with which an awareness of terroir is introduced, while also offering a taste of consistency with the house's more structured wines, and serves as an indicator of the winery's ability to marry tradition and modernity. The 1.5L bottle enhances this formal logic, allowing for slow maturation and a scenic presentation that encourages conviviality; in closing, Francois Raveneau Petit Chablis 2018 AOC 1.5l embodies an elegant and sober style, in line with the STELT positioning, where the purity of the terroir meets a discipline that lasts over time.