Burgundy, France
François Raveneau
The King of Chablis
Est. 1948
About the Estate
Domaine François Raveneau is widely considered the finest producer in Chablis, crafting austere, mineral-driven Chardonnays with exceptional aging potential. The family estate owns prime parcels in Grand Cru sites Les Clos, Blanchot, and Valmur, plus six Premier Cru vineyards including the flagship Montée de Tonnerre. The domaine pioneered Côte d'Or techniques in Chablis, using old feuillettes barrels and indigenous yeasts to create wines that close down in youth but develop incredible complexity over 15+ years.
Grape Varieties
Chardonnay
Heritage & Milestones
A journey through time, celebrating the moments that defined our legacy
Raveneau Domaine Born
François Raveneau officially forms Domaine Raveneau in 1948 by consolidating his own vineyards with those of his wife’s family (the Dauvissats), uniting two great Chablis lineages
Next Generation Steps In
François’s elder son Jean-Marie joins the family domaine in 1978 after vintner training, marking the start of Raveneau’s second generation actively working together
Brothers at the Helm
In 1995, upon François Raveneau’s retirement, his younger son Bernard joins Jean-Marie at the domaine. The two Raveneau brothers carry on their father’s traditional winemaking philosophy, ensuring continuity of quality and style
Founder’s Passing
François Raveneau dies in 2000, having established the domaine as Chablis’s benchmark. His sons continue tending the eight hectares of prized vineyards with the same quiet excellence that François instilled
Raveneau Domaine Born
François Raveneau officially forms Domaine Raveneau in 1948 by consolidating his own vineyards with those of his wife’s family (the Dauvissats), uniting two great Chablis lineages
Next Generation Steps In
François’s elder son Jean-Marie joins the family domaine in 1978 after vintner training, marking the start of Raveneau’s second generation actively working together
Brothers at the Helm
In 1995, upon François Raveneau’s retirement, his younger son Bernard joins Jean-Marie at the domaine. The two Raveneau brothers carry on their father’s traditional winemaking philosophy, ensuring continuity of quality and style
Founder’s Passing
François Raveneau dies in 2000, having established the domaine as Chablis’s benchmark. His sons continue tending the eight hectares of prized vineyards with the same quiet excellence that François instilled
Vineyard Location
Burgundy, France
Terroir
Kimmeridgian clay-limestone with fossilized oyster shells, distinctive to Chablis. Vines with exceptional age, some planted in the 1930s-1940s. The estate hand-harvests (one of only ~5 in Chablis), practices sustainable viticulture, and ages wines in 7-8 year old feuillettes (132-liter Chablis barrels).
Available Wines
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