Wine Doctrine
2015

François Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru Monts Mains

Tasted 29 January 2023 Chablis · 1er Cru

A chameleon of sorts, and not one I would have blindly pegged as Chablis, this Raveneau carries signature exquisite balance and breadth, but certainly plays in the luxuriant side of the sandbox. You won't find a tense…

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2017

François Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre

Chablis · 1er Cru

This is in a beautiful spot, with lime and Meyer lemon notes circling around meringue, yuzu, limestone, wet chalk, almond paste, and ripe yellow pear. There is a succulence here that is especially…

Reviewed 19 July 2026
2022

François Raveneau Petit Chablis

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…

Reviewed 22 June 2025
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