Premier and Grand Cru Chablis from Domaine Roland Lavantureux!

As importer of Domaine Raveneau, the undisputed greatest producer in the region, Kermit Lynch knows Chablis. His stable of Chablis growers is the finest of any American importer, including Savary, Costal and the great wines of Domaine Roland Lavantureux.

Now run by Roland's sons, Arnaud and David, the wines of Domaine Lavantureux are vinified traditionally, and meticulously. The result is delicious Premier and Grand Cru Chablis that bring all the complex flavors and mineral tension one expects.

“Roland Lavantureux made a name for himself crafting no-nonsense Chablis that has come to be one of the most reliable of the old reliables here at Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant - The Lavantureux wines display show-stopping nerve, to be enjoyed as easily before dinner as they are with a piece of grilled fish or oysters-on-the-half-shell. These wines drink as honestly as the people who make them; they are staff favorites year after year.”
- Kermit Lynch, Importer

Today we present two of their wines, both with rave notes from our tasters, and both at outstanding prices. Scroll down for the details, then click quick on the Big Green Button while our supply last. Only a few bottles of each!

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2022 Roland Lavantureux "Vau de Vey" 1er Cru
Chablis, France
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This wine comes from a small parcel within Vau de Vey, a 1er Cru site on the west bank of the Serein River. With flavors of white peach, yellow apple, spring blossoms, cheese rind, and white stone minerals, this richly textured expression of Chablis opens with air to reveal a long, complex finish. Plump, dry and absolutely delicious, it earns a strong 94 points from our tasters. Awarding the same score, Decanter Magazine writes...

“Brothers Arnaud and David have been making exciting, intriguing wines at the family domaine. Their Vau de Vey comes from 0.95ha of vines with an average age of 35 years. Plenty of power and complexity on nose and palate. A touch of oak evident but just needs a bit of time. Rich and luscious palate cut with vibrant citrus acidity and a long, pure finish. A very fine example. Drinking Window: 2025 - 2030.”
         - 94 Points, Decanter (10/16/2023)

Median online retail for this very special 1er Cru Chablis is $72. We bring it to you today for substantially less. Grab a few bottles to drink now and over the coming years. Drinking like a Grand Cru, you’ll not find a better Chablis “deal” anytime soon!

Vin Chicago Price: 59.99

2022 Roland Lavantureux "Bougros" Grand Cru
Chablis, France
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The very best wines of Chablis grow on one continuous slope, broken into seven distinct vineyards. These are the Grand Cru, and they are the finest and most expensive wines of Chablis. Of the seven, it is Bougros that is located the furthest north and west.

Incredibly rich and delicious, this 2022 bottling is completely worthy of its Grand Cru status. Layer upon layer of citrus, orchard and even tropical flavors can be found in this beautiful wine, as well as classic mineral expressions of limestone, oyster shell and marine scented sticky white clay. Decidedly concentrated, in both fruit and minerality, this is about as sexy as Chablis gets, fully coating the palate with tension and luscious deliciousness.

Amazing now, and with the stuffing to drink for 20 years, this special wine earns 95+ points from our team.

With incredibly small production, we found only three listings, priced between $130 and $160. Our special price blows them all away. Act quickly and experience a wine that is among the best of what Chablis can do.

Vin Chicago Price: 119.99