Raveneau, Chablis other_regions character-filled effort made from Rostaings

character-filled effort made from Rostaings Languedoc-Roussillon vineyards

with notes of charcoal

but the oak needs more integration before this really rocks

(100% whole clusters)

The 2005 Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape blanc

Raveneau, Chablis other_regions character-filled effort made from Rostaings(from vines near Montmains). Here too there is good freshness to the slightly riper aromas of grapefruit, quinine and sea breeze. The overtly rich and lush medium bodied flavors possess an opulent mouthfeel along with a lovely texture while offering markedly better complexity on the balanced and lingering finish. This is really quite pretty and a wine that should amply reward mid term cellaring.