Droin Chablis Grand Cru Grenouilles 2022

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

Awards/Ratings
Vinous (Neal Martin) 92; Decanter (Andy Howard) 95 (2022 vintage reviews/primeurs); other professional scores reported in merchant notes

Tasting Note
Pronounced citrus and yellow-fruit (peach, apricot) with crushed limestone/mineral and saline notes. Rounded, ripe mid-palate with subtle oak spice, grilled brioche and a long, saline finish.

Food Pairing
Western: lobster, king prawns, scallops, roasted poultry in cream sauce, pan‑seared foie gras. Asian: miso‑glazed cod, tempura prawns, steamed fish with ginger‑scallion, sushi (fatty fish).

Production Method
Pneumatic press; 12–24h enzymatic settling; indigenous yeast fermentation partly in stainless steel and partly in oak; systematic malolactic; aged 8–10 months, light fining and filtration.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Jean‑Paul & Benoît Droin, historic Chablis family (14th generation), ~26 ha total; owns ~0.48 ha in Grenouilles. Vines ~60 years; production ~3,000 bottles.