Monday, September 3, 2012

2000 Raveneau Chablis Grand Cru 'Blanchot'


Consumption Date: 9/3/2012

Notes: Fine chalky aroma with floral and lemon fruit notes.  Light bodied, but with bright acidity, richness, mild lemon fruit, a light vanilla note, and a succulent sour acidity.  More vanilla, sour lemon acidity, and a fine chalky minerality on the long finish.

A very fine example of Chablis with the expected acidity and minerality, but with a surprising amount of complexity, more so because of the initial impression of a light bodied wine (with the expectation of inconsequentiality).  I am finding the succulent acidity and the minerality to be a delicious combination.  I expect this will pair very well with my belated birthday lobsters.

Value: Good (or slightly better)

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