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The October 2023 Auction: Part 2
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Estimate: $1,200
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"The 2012 Chablis ForĂȘt is all about texture. Describing the aromas and flavors is a bit futile, as it is the tactile sensations that captivate the senses. Persistent and silky, the 2012 boasts superb length and resonance. I imagine the ForĂȘt will offer considerable pleasure as it develops in bottle over the next two decades. Bright, saline notes punctuate the highly expressive finish. It's always a pleasure to visit Raveneau, where the best wines are capable of a level pure visceral thrill equalled at only a few other estates around the world. Sadly, production is once again down sharply in 2013, much of that the result of a poor flowering and very challenging conditions throughout the summer. Bernard Raveneau adds that over the last three vintages he has lost the equivalent of a full crop, which is obviously distressing for both the estate and consumers who struggle to find a few bottles of these magnificent nectars to cellar each year. Raveneau's 2013s come across as delicate, fragile and best suited to near-term drinking. The harvest did not get started until October 3. Fermentations proceeded at a slow pace, and weren't finished until February 2014. The 2012s have recently been bottled and capture all of the magic I sensed when the wines were in barrel. As I noted last year, the growing season had more than its share of challenges, but a final period of heat concentrated the grapes and resulted in deep wines that are rich yet also possess healthy acidities. As I walked out the door, my eye caught the sign of a vigneron working the land that adorns the entrance. Some visits you want to never end. This is one of them."
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"The 2012 Chablis ForĂȘt is all about texture. Describing the aromas and flavors is a bit futile, as it is the tactile sensations that captivate the senses. Persistent and silky, the 2012 boasts superb length and resonance. I imagine the ForĂȘt will offer considerable pleasure as it develops in bottle over the next two decades. Bright, saline notes punctuate the highly expressive finish. It's always a pleasure to visit Raveneau, where the best wines are capable of a level pure visceral thrill equalled at only a few other estates around the world. Sadly, production is once again down sharply in 2013, much of that the result of a poor flowering and very challenging conditions throughout the summer. Bernard Raveneau adds that over the last three vintages he has lost the equivalent of a full crop, which is obviously distressing for both the estate and consumers who struggle to find a few bottles of these magnificent nectars to cellar each year. Raveneau's 2013s come across as delicate, fragile and best suited to near-term drinking. The harvest did not get started until October 3. Fermentations proceeded at a slow pace, and weren't finished until February 2014. The 2012s have recently been bottled and capture all of the magic I sensed when the wines were in barrel. As I noted last year, the growing season had more than its share of challenges, but a final period of heat concentrated the grapes and resulted in deep wines that are rich yet also possess healthy acidities. As I walked out the door, my eye caught the sign of a vigneron working the land that adorns the entrance. Some visits you want to never end. This is one of them."
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