Jean Paul & Benoit Droin Chablis Grand Cru Vaudesir 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Jean Paul & Benoit Droin
Label Name:
 
Chablis Grand Cru Vaudesir
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Chablis (Burgundy)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Neal Martin (Vinous) 91–93 pts; Jasper Morris (Inside Burgundy) ~92–94 pts; Decanter tasting/table ~92–93; widely praised for mineral precision and ageing potential

Tasting Note
Crisp, flinty Chablis: lemon and green apple, white flowers, hazelnut/grilled-almond notes, bright saline minerality and a clean, lingering sea‑air finish; subtle, integrated oak and medium body.

Food Pairing
Scallops, turbot, monkfish, grilled white fish, roasted chicken in cream; oysters, sushi/sashimi, tempura prawns, Chinese steamed fish with ginger & spring onion, Thai seafood salads.

Production Method
Pneumatic pressing; natural enzymatic settling; fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel and used barrels; systematic malolactic; élevage ~8–10 months, light filtration.

Vineyard Info
Domaine Jean‑Paul & Benoît Droin is a multi‑century Chablis family estate (~26 ha) run by Jean‑Paul and son Benoît, producing multiple Grand Cru and Premier Cru cuvées with a focus on terroir expression.