Jean Paul & Benoit Droin Chablis Grand Cru Valmur 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Jean Paul & Benoit Droin
Label Name:
 
Chablis Grand Cru Valmur
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Chablis (Grand Cru Valmur), Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous (Neal Martin) 92–94, Jasper Morris/Inside Burgundy 92–94 (several sources cite 94), Burghound 92–94; Decanter ~93. (Sources: Vinous, Jasper Morris, Burghound, Decanter)

Tasting Note
Powerful, mineral-driven Chablis: oyster-shell and saline notes with lemon curd, orange pith, yellow stone fruit (peach, apricot), subtle honey and light spice; precise, broad-shouldered palate and very long saline finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, lobster, grilled scallops, roast chicken with cream sauce, mature cheeses (Comté). Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura prawns, steamed crab, Cantonese white‑sauce chicken, mild Thai fish dishes.

Production Method
Pneumatic pressing, indigenous yeast fermentation partly in stainless steel and partly in barrel, systematic malolactic fermentation, 8–10 months élevage, light fining and filtration before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Domaine Jean‑Paul & Benoît Droin, a long-established Chablis domaine. Valmur parcel ~1.03 ha, vines ~15 years, production ~7,000 bottles; viticulture in a balanced/raisonnée approach.