Raveneau, Chablis, 2023 Loire_SO011323 Lurton applies Grand Cru principles

Lurton applies Grand Cru principles to this lesser-known corner

The acidity is bright and refreshing

The palate is firm

They still use concrete vats for much of the work — a holdout position in a region that has largely abandoned the tradition

Domaine de l’Epinay delivers a benchmark example at a price that’s still far below Burgundy or other fine whites with similar pedigree

Raveneau, Chablis, 2023 Loire_SO011323 Lurton applies Grand Cru principlesVillage level Chablis from Raveneau unlocks an insider's secret: authentic terroir expression at a price that actually makes sense. From younger vines (just nine years old) on the limestone rich right bank, this wine skips the complexity for complexity's sake trap and delivers immediate drinkability without sacrificing the mineral character that defines the house. Yes, the younger vines produce slightly more forward fruit compared to Raveneau's