Profile

Structure

Bodyfull
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2019: best 2029 to 2049.

vintage10 yrs30 yrs32 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Vinous reviewed 2022201994/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Full-bodiedHigh acidityDryLong finish

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

With cheese

How to serve Chablis Grand Cru Valmur

Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 1948Domaine established

Facts

Producer
Domaine Raveneau · visiting guide
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

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).

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