In the glass
Aroma: citrus, white flower, apple, mineral
Palate: lemon, oyster shell, flint, saline
A rich yet racy grand cru, with citrus, white flowers and a deep, saline minerality.
What it pairs with
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Chablis oysters
The wine's saline, oyster-shell minerality is the textbook match for raw oysters on ice. -
Roast turbot in beurre blanc
A rich grand-cru white carries the firm white fish and its buttery sauce without being overwhelmed. -
Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua
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The dumpling's creamy crayfish sauce meets a taut white Burgundy that cuts the richness and lifts the shellfish.
How to serve Chablis Grand Cru Valmur
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Chablis oysters, Roast turbot in beurre blanc, Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Valmur is one of Raveneau's flagship oak-aged grand crus.
- 1948 — Domaine established
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Raveneau
- Grapes
- Chardonnay (100%)
- Classification
- Grand Cru (Chablis, AOC)
- Oak
- Aged in older oak barrels
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 400 to 900 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10-30 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1948
Scores
- Vinous 94 (2019 vintage, reviewed 2022)
Frequently asked about Chablis Grand Cru Valmur
What does Chablis Grand Cru Valmur taste like?
On the nose, citrus, white flower, apple, mineral. On the palate, lemon, oyster shell, flint, saline. Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. A rich yet racy grand cru, with citrus, white flowers and a deep, saline minerality.
When should I drink Chablis Grand Cru Valmur?
Drink 10-30 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Chablis Grand Cru Valmur?
Chablis oysters is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast turbot in beurre blanc and Quenelle de brochet sauce Nantua. The wine's saline, oyster-shell minerality is the textbook match for raw oysters on ice.
What grapes are in Chablis Grand Cru Valmur?
The blend is Chardonnay (100%). The wine is classified as Grand Cru (Chablis, AOC).