2022 Burgundy En Primeur

Domaine Raveneau, Chablis

Cousins Maxime and Isabelle Raveneau

The 2022 growing season in Chablis was a favourable one. There was no damage from spring frosts, with March and April being hot and dry, leading to an early flowering. The harvest consequently was early, with July and August being sunny and warm, bringing healthy grapes to perfect ripeness. There were cool nights and no extended, torrid periods, so this resulted in a good yield, with wines of excellent balance.

Raveneau used to be one of the few estates in Chablis where the traditional feuillette (half a normal barrel size) was used for ageing. With a few exceptions, they have now moved over to using classic 228-litre Burgundian barrels. 400- and 500-litre oak barrels are partly used for Petit Chablis and Chablis. The Domaine has been at the pinnacle of quality in the region for many decades, Raveneau wines being characterised by concentration, finesse, harmony and outstanding length. Many give intense pleasure when youthful, while others have the potential to gain complexity and age superbly.

Alongside these 2022 wines, and to celebrate 10 years since the outstanding 2014 white burgundy vintage, we have created a small number of mixed 2014 Raveneau cases. Full details are below.

We offer the Raveneau wines duty paid, inclusive of VAT.