Chablis Montée de Tonnerre, Domaine François Raveneau 2010

**Note: from a huge parcel of 2.5 ha though this figure includes the surface area in Chapelot, some of which is held out to create a separate cuvée of the same name**
Almost invisible wood frames the pretty and impressively complex nose of dried flower, citrus zest, mineral reduction and tidal pool aromas. The well-concentrated mid-palate is quite round and supple though the focus is maintained as there is an underlying firm spine of acidity on the superbly intense and strikingly persistent finish. As it often is when young, this is really quite serious and it will require a few years to unwind and reveal all of its potential but make no mistake, this is going to be great in time.

Bright, pale silvery yellow. Refined aromas of orange, acacia flower and spices. Then penetrating, quite dry and backward in the mouth, with great finesse to its flavors of citrus peel, licorice, spices and minerals. This distinctly uncompromising wine shut down quickly in the glass. An aristocratic premier cru that calls for seven or eight years of patience.