Jean Paul & Benoit Droin Chablis Grand Cru Valmur 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Jean Paul & Benoit Droin
Label Name:
 
Chablis Grand Cru Valmur
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Chablis, Burgundy
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
11-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Selected reviews for the 2023 vintage: Wine Advocate ~94, Tim Atkin ~95, Vinous ~91; trade reviewers also report Burghound/Jasper Morris scores in the low 90s

Tasting Note
Powerful, mineral-driven Chablis with bright citrus, green orchard fruit, white-peach and apricot, oyster-shell salinity and a chalky, racy backbone. Youthful austerity with concentrated mid-palate and long, saline finish.

Food Pairing
Western: lobster, oysters, grilled white fish, roasted chicken in cream sauce, Comté or aged cheeses. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura prawns, Chinese steamed fish with ginger & scallions, Thai steamed fish with lime and herbs.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; pneumatic pressing, enzymatic settling (12–24h); fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel and French oak; malolactic fermentation; 8–10 months aging, light fining and filtration.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Jean‑Paul & Benoît Droin — a multi‑generational Chablis estate (centuries-old), ~25 ha total. Owns ~1.03 ha in the Valmur Grand Cru; vines ~15 years; sustainable viticulture.