Jean Paul & Benoit Droin Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Jean Paul & Benoit Droin
Label Name:
 
Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Chablis
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores for the 2022 vintage include Neal Martin (Vinous) 92–94, Decanter (Andy Howard) 92, Allen Meadows (Burghound) 90–92, Jasper Morris (Inside Burgundy) 91–93 and La Revue du Vin de France 93

Tasting Note
Bright lemon and white-peach fruit with floral and saline sea-air notes, citrus zest, wet-stone minerality and subtle oak spice. Vibrant acidity, medium-full body and a long, focused finish with honeyed depth.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, raw shellfish, grilled or poached fish, lobster, creamy poultry, goat or fresh cheeses. Asian: sushi and sashimi, tempura, steamed fish, Chinese dim sum, light Thai or Vietnamese seafood dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; pneumatic pressing and enzymatic settling; fermentation with indigenous yeasts partly in stainless steel and partly in oak; systematic malolactic fermentation; élevage ~8–10 months in tank and neutral/used French oak.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Jean‑Paul & Benoît Droin, a multi-generation Chablis producer (~12–13 ha). Vaillons parcels average ~45 years old; Benoît Droin favors reduced yields, sustainable practices and limited new oak.