CRITIC REVIEWS
Neal Martin
The scintillating 2010 Chablis Butteaux 1er Cru displays far more energy compared to the 2007 tasted alongside, more articulation of terroir, chalk and sea spray intertwining with a patina of yellow fruit. The palate upholds that sense of drive, deriving electrical tension from its acidity The faintest reduction binds the finish together and lends captivating penetration. Good luck finding a better Butteaux!
Neal Martin
I ordered a bottle of the 2010 Chablis 1er Cru les Butteaux at the impeccable Au Fil du Zinc restaurant in Chablis and immediately grabbed my pen to scribble a tasting note. This is such a scintillating Chablis, one that encapsulates everything great about the 2010 vintage. The nose is mineral through and through--imagine getting down on your hands and knees and just inhaling limestone after a shower. The palate continues that tensile, mineral-driven theme. It is incredibly tense, perhaps benefiting from a slight, but pleasant reduction towards the finish, with awesome length and precision. What a fantastic Butteaux from Domaine Raveneau.


