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2022

François Raveneau Petit Chablis

Tasted 22 June 2025 Chablis · Petit Chablis

From magnum. Lemon drop, crème, vanilla, and some yellow pear flesh. Overall, a relatively tame and one-note delivery. Lacks nerve and tension. The finish is smooth and caressing, but sans requisite acidity to inject…

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