Professional reviews
Robert Parker (94)
More tightly wound and incisive than Vaillons, Raveneau’s 2023 Chablis 1er Cru Montmains is another success. Sourced from a 0.3-hectare site—a windy place with thin, sticky topsoil—it unfurls from the glass with a bouquet of green apple, oyster shell, wheat toast and white flowers. Medium-bodied, with chalky grip and bright acidity, it concludes with a vibrant, mineral finish. If Vaillons is more horizontal, Montmains is vertical. It deserves special attention and will delight purists.
Vinous (93)
The 2023 Chablis Montmains 1er Cru has a complex bouquet with wonderfully delineated wet limestone, orchard fruit, strawberry and lime emerging with time. The palate is very well balanced with an edginess that is very compelling. This has plenty of energy, good weight and substance. It builds beautifully toward the finish. The 2023 is excellent.
Burghound (92)
This is also aromatically quite pretty with its array of oyster shell, iodine, tidal pool and petrol scents along with more prominent floral nuances. The gorgeously textured and quite punchy middle weight flavors are even more mineral-inflected than usual while delivering excellent length on the balanced and chalky finish that is slightly firmer. This lemony effort is altogether lovely and while certainly promising, I suspect that it could be approached after only 3 to 4 years if desired.
Jasper Morris (94)
Pale colour. The nose a little blocked by sulphur, and a slight reduction too. This is not important because the Montmains is fabulous on the palate with a fruit generosity that is entirely harmonious. Ripe apples, not much citrus, a light crunch to finish. Medium plus length, engaging.
