Jean Paul & Benoit Droin Chablis 1er Cru Montmains 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Jean Paul & Benoit Droin
Label Name:
 
Chablis 1er Cru Montmains
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Chablis, Burgundy
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected professional scores for Droin Montmains 2021: Jasper Morris 93, Decanter 92, Vinous ~91, Wine Advocate 90 (sources: Jasper Morris/Inside Burgundy, Decanter, Vinous/Neal Martin, Wine Advocate)

Tasting Note
Mineral-driven Chablis with green apple, citrus oil, white flowers and toasted hazelnut; medium-full, textured palate, creamy lees, bright acidity and a saline, long finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, scallops, turbot, grilled sea bass, roast chicken in cream sauce, goat and aged cheeses. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, miso‑glazed fish, Thai seafood salads, light coconut or lemongrass curries.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; pneumatic pressing; indigenous-yeast fermentation in stainless steel and used French oak; 8–10 months on fine lees with partial malolactic.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Jean‑Paul & Benoît Droin — historic Chablis family estate (~26 ha) owning 2.15 ha in Montmains; sustainable practices and mixed stainless steel/wood vinification.