Jean Paul & Benoit Droin Chablis 1er Cru Montmains 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Jean Paul & Benoit Droin
Label Name:
 
Chablis 1er Cru Montmains
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Chablis (Burgundy)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
12-13°C

Awards/Ratings
2022 scores: Jasper Morris ~93, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate ~91, Decanter ~93; professional range generally 90–94 for this cuvée

Tasting Note
Bright citrus and green apple with white flowers, flint and saline minerality, hazelnut and light brioche notes; medium‑full, layered palate with creamy texture and a long, crisp finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, scallops, roasted white fish, poached chicken with cream sauce, goat cheese. Asian: sashimi/sushi, tempura prawns, steamed fish with ginger/soy, light Thai or Vietnamese seafood dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested fruit, pneumatic pressing, indigenous-yeast fermentation in stainless steel and part neutral French oak, malolactic fermentation, aged 8–10 months (≈30% oak). Light fining and filtration prior to bottling.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Jean‑Paul & Benoît Droin (family-owned since 17th century) manages ~26 ha; owns 2.15 ha in Montmains. Sustainable viticulture, older vines (~45 yrs), low yields and mixed modern/traditional cellar.