2023 Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons Jean-Paul Droin
£177.00 In Bond £231.64 Inc VAT (£38.60 Per Bottle)-
Neal Martin, June 2024, Score: 89
The 2023 Chablis Vaillons 1er Cru has a pretty nose, more floral with dandelion scents infusing the lemon and orange pith aromas–quintessential Vaillons really. The palate is slightly lower in acidity than the 2022–fine depth and with a slightly powdery texture on the finish. Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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Neal Martin, June 2024, Score: 89
The 2023 Chablis Vaillons 1er Cru has a pretty nose, more floral with dandelion scents infusing the lemon and orange pith aromas–quintessential Vaillons really. The palate is slightly lower in acidity than the 2022–fine depth and with a slightly powdery texture on the finish. Drink over the next 4-5 years.
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Burghound, October 2024, Score: 89-91
A discreet application of wood sets off notes of white pepper, acacia blossom, spice and just enough Chablis typicity to be interesting. On the palate there is both good volume and refinement to the generously proportioned middle weight flavors that possess a sappy texture while displaying solid length on the youthfully austere finale that displays acceptable vibrancy.
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GWL, December 2024
Vaillons tends to be the prettiest and most floral of the Chablis Premiers Crus and Benoît’s 2023 edition is no different. On the nose there is a sweetness of fruit, where notes of white peach and apricot are balanced by lemon peel. One of the warmer Premiers Crus sites, this Vaillons is already so generous and accessible, with 25% barrel ageing adding another dimension of elegance and charm.
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2023 Chablis 1er Cru Montmains Jean-Paul Droin
£195.00 In Bond £253.24 Inc VAT (£42.20 Per Bottle)-
Neal Martin, June 2024, Score: 90
The 2023 Chablis Montmains 1er Cru has a fresh, malic nose, perhaps a little more old school compared to the Vaillons. The palate is fresh and slightly creamy on the entry, with touches of lemon verbena and orange pith. A dash of white pepper just perks up the understated finish. Fine, though not as long term as others.
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Neal Martin, June 2024, Score: 90
The 2023 Chablis Montmains 1er Cru has a fresh, malic nose, perhaps a little more old school compared to the Vaillons. The palate is fresh and slightly creamy on the entry, with touches of lemon verbena and orange pith. A dash of white pepper just perks up the understated finish. Fine, though not as long term as others.
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Burghound, October 2024, Score: 89-92
Here too there is a discreet application of wood in evidence, which is all that is evident as the nose is quite firmly reduced. More interesting are the delicious and relatively refined medium weight flavors that possess slightly better energy and particularly so on the stony, refreshing and sneaky long finale. This should be lovely after only 4 to 6 years of cellaring.
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GWL, December 2024
Generally cooler than neighbouring Vaillons, with less stone and a higher proportion of clay in the soil, this is a richer and less overtly mineral style. Notes of preserved lemon and quince permeate the nose, while the palate shows wonderful weight and texture, where 40% of barrel ageing brings a creaminess to the finish. Layered and intense, this is superb.
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2023 Chablis Jean-Paul Droin
£234.00 In Bond £319.27 Inc VAT (£26.60 Per Bottle)-
Burghound, October 2024, Score: 87-89
Firm, and pungent, smoky reduction dominates the nose at present though there is good freshness and energy to the delicious, rich and sappy medium weight flavors that possess better backend balance. This should drink well young and with 2 to 4 years of keeping.
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Burghound, October 2024, Score: 87-89
Firm, and pungent, smoky reduction dominates the nose at present though there is good freshness and energy to the delicious, rich and sappy medium weight flavors that possess better backend balance. This should drink well young and with 2 to 4 years of keeping.
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GWL, December 2024
From a selection of around 40 separate plots, this wine sees no barrel ageing and is a precis of the classic Chablis style. With fresh citrus fruit and limestone minerality, the warmer 2023 vintage has contributed some riper notes of apricot and golden apple. Supple and rounded on the palate, there is a nervous energy to the wine, with an almost salt-and-pepper liveliness on the finish.
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2023 Chablis Grand Cru Hommage à Louis Les Clos Jean-Paul Droin
£408.00 In Bond £508.84 Inc VAT (£84.80 Per Bottle)-
Burghound, October 2024, Score: 91-93
Moderately toasty wood sets off cool floral and spicy aromas of freshly grated citrus, white peach, honeysuckle and tidal pool wisps. There is again fine intensity to the dense and stony broad-shouldered flavors that flash fine length on the ever-so-mildly warm finale where a touch of youthful austerity slowly emerges. This refreshing effort is so rich that it should drink reasonably well young but the better choice would be to allow it to age for at least a few years as it could definitely use more overall depth.
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Burghound, October 2024, Score: 91-93
Moderately toasty wood sets off cool floral and spicy aromas of freshly grated citrus, white peach, honeysuckle and tidal pool wisps. There is again fine intensity to the dense and stony broad-shouldered flavors that flash fine length on the ever-so-mildly warm finale where a touch of youthful austerity slowly emerges. This refreshing effort is so rich that it should drink reasonably well young but the better choice would be to allow it to age for at least a few years as it could definitely use more overall depth.
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GWL, December 2024
This Grand Cru parcel has been in the Droin family since the 1920s. A full throttle Grand Cru, displaying aromas of nectarine and apricot underpinned by subtle accents of salted almonds. On the palate, you’ll find a sweetness of fruit and creamy texture that is kept in check by a stony minerality and slight reduction which adds some smokiness to the finish. This isn’t shy in showing off, and why should it be; this is a remarkable Grand Cru.
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2023 Chablis Grand Cru Vaudésir Jean-Paul Droin
£348.00 In Bond £436.84 Inc VAT (£72.80 Per Bottle)-
Neal Martin, June 2024, Score: 91
The 2023 Chablis Vaudésir Grand Cru has a more backward nose that at the moment is surpassed by a couple of Droin's excelling Premier Crus like the Montée de Tonnerre. Light apple blossom and lemon rind. The palate is well balanced with fine depth, and a crisp line of acidity. It gently builds toward a more spicy finish. Very fine, but not the best Grand Cru from the Domaine this year.
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Neal Martin, June 2024, Score: 91
The 2023 Chablis Vaudésir Grand Cru has a more backward nose that at the moment is surpassed by a couple of Droin's excelling Premier Crus like the Montée de Tonnerre. Light apple blossom and lemon rind. The palate is well balanced with fine depth, and a crisp line of acidity. It gently builds toward a more spicy finish. Very fine, but not the best Grand Cru from the Domaine this year.
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GWL, December 2024
Enclosed within the valley, this Grand Cru site enjoys intense summer heat and little air circulation, creating a wine with a broad-shouldered framework. Despite this, there is still a delicacy and floral characteristic to the nose, where a peach blossom perfume is in tune with notes of white stone fruit. On the palate there is a richness of fruit all the while retaining the incredible mineral backbone that makes Vaudesir a favourite of champions of Chablis.
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