The Domaine Ravaut is the ultimate local wine source. For over a century the Ravaut family has cultivated a loyal clientele of friends, neighbors, and local workers — our tasting visits are frequently interrupted by neighbors stocking up their cellars. The domaine continues to sell nearly half its wine to folks who walk in their front door.
The Ravaut’s make everything from humble Bourgogne to Grand Cru Corton, and each cuvée shows polish and precision. William Kelly of the Wine Advocate finds “characterful wines with plenty of stuffing,” and “plenty to admire.”
Most of Ravaut’s wines are at the very northern end of the Côte de Beaune, but today’s is just over the border into the Côte de Nuits, and the subtle regional shift tells you everything you need to know.
Ravaut’s entry level wines are usually lightweight and pretty — but not in 2019. Abundant sunshine and warmth produced a crop of bold, juicy, delicious reds with lots of instenisty and character. It’s dark, sleek, and beautiful with notes of gingerbread, earth, wild cherries, and smoke — all wrapped up in Ravaut’s signature polish.
Over the last few months his has mellowed into a gorgeously complex weeknight red Burgundy. If you’re feeling adventurous, serve with seared tuna; for classicists, go with game or duck or just a simple mushroom toast.
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Ravaut Côte de Nuits-Villages 2019
bottle price: $38
FREE EAST COAST SHIPPING ON ANY 12 BOTTLES
