Aromas of crisp white peach and green apples mingling with notes of oyster shell, white flowers and almond paste introduce Raveneau's 2017 Chablis Villages, a medium to full-bodied, ample and elegantly satiny wine with a lively spine of acidity, good depth and dimension, and a long, stony and very delicately wood-inflected finish. This is the finest rendition of this cuvée to date, and while it will reward some bottle age, it should offer a broad drinking window.

The 2016 Chablis Villages wasn't too heavily impacted by the year's frosts, and it's quite classic in profile, offering up aromas of lemon oil, grapefruit pith, white flowers and crisp apples. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, elegantly glossy and bright, with a fleshy core underpinned by bright acids and a tangy, mouthwatering finish.

The 2015 Chablis Villages enjoyed a normal yield and possesses an expressive orange blossom and apricot-tinged bouquet that is just very pure and pretty. The palate is well balanced with a fine line of acidity, a touch of spice and is very harmonious, with a slight nuttiness conveyed by the persistent finish. This is an excellent introduction to the delights of Domaine Raveneau.

The 2014 Chablis Villages from Domaine Raveneau is excellent, offering up a classy bouquet of lemon oil, green apple, beeswax and subtle almond paste. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, elegantly textural and bright, with good depth at the core and a tangy, saline finish. Like many 2014s, this is beginning to shut down, and while it's still delicious, I'd be inclined to forget remaining bottles for 3 or 4 years.

The 2013 Chablis Villages has commendable precision on the nose, almost Puligny-like in style. The palate is clean and fresh with light acidity, certainly one of Raveneau's more approachable Chablis wines, with an easygoing and slightly saline finish.