Jean Paul & Benoit Droin Chablis Grand Cru Valmur 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Jean Paul & Benoit Droin
Label Name:
 
Chablis Grand Cru Valmur
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:
 
11°C

Awards/Ratings
Critical scores: Jasper Morris MW 92–95; Andy Howard (Decanter) 93; Neal Martin 91–93; Burghound/Burgundy commentary (strong review)

Tasting Note
Powerful, saline minerality with green apple, white peach, quince, wet stone and citrus zest; subtle toasted oak and a long, saline finish.

Food Pairing
Western: lobster Thermidor, grilled sea bass, roast chicken in cream sauce, mature goat cheeses. Asian: sashimi or sushi, miso‑glazed cod, tempura, steamed fish with ginger & scallions, mild Thai or Chinese seafood dishes.

Production Method
Pneumatic pressing; indigenous yeast fermentation in stainless steel and oak (≈40%); systematic malolactic fermentation; aged 8–10 months with light filtration before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Jean‑Paul & Benoît Droin — historic Chablis family (records from 1547). About 26 ha total, including five Grand Crus; managed today by Jean‑Paul and his son Benoît.