Raveneau Chablis Premier Cru Montee de Tonnerre

Chablis, France

One of France's most coveted white wines — Chablis Premier Cru from the south-facing Kimmeridgian slope above the Serein. Oyster shell, white flower, green apple, flint, and a saline intensity that seems to channel the ancient sea floor. Demands 10+ years of cellaring to reach its peak.

Pairing intelligence

• aperitif: The most celebrated pairing in white wine — Chablis and oysters share Kimmeridgian fossils; the wine's saline mineral character is the oyster's perfect reflection
• main: Chablis and sole is a Loire-Burgundy classic; the wine's mineral precision and citrus notes mirror the fish's delicate flavour; butter bridges the richness