Jean Paul & Benoît Droin

Jean-Paul & Benoît Droin

Montmains Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2017

Somm David T
9.2

Time to open one of these 2017’s.

This very pleasant. Nicely Rounded out with 7 yrs or so in bottle.

The mouthfeel shows nice viscosity. It is round & a little waxy. Shows beautiful honeysuckle notes, golden apple, Meyer lemon, light lime juice, not quite pineapple syrup, green apple is late to the party, pink grapefruit w/ a light sprinkle of sugar, mango, some green melon, marmalade fruits quality-orange peel, yellow peaches, dryish apricots, warm caramel, dry chalk-limestone powder, fine grain, grey volcanic minerals, saline, soft flintiness, hints of white pepper, sea fossils, light saline, warm, well done toast, white flowered, yellow lilies, excellent acidity with a round, lush, well balanced, elegant finish that lasts two-minutes and lands on beautiful minerals.

Really excellent with the Jasper Hill Farms Champagne Washed Harbison. Limited release. Might be the best pair w/ this cheese to date.
— 6 months ago

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Jean-Paul & Benoît Droin

Vaulorent Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2018

Rob M
9.2

Warm, smooth, not too buttery — 4 years ago

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Jean-Paul & Benoît Droin

Vaudésir Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 2009

Jenny is drinking the Chardonnay! We are still on the reds. — 9 years ago

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Jean-Paul & Benoît Droin

Vaucoupin Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2013

2013 vintage. Vaucoupin. Floral, grassy, lemon citrus and rocky minerality. Medium plus intensity. Youthful. On the palate, medium minus body, high acidity, medium alcohol and medium plus concentration. There's a creamy texture to the wine and it's very quaffable. I am enjoying this. Decent finish. Good lunch wine. Drink now until 2022. — 10 years ago

Domaine de la Galopière

Ladoix Chardonnay 2022

Somm David T
9.2

The last of the Jasper Hill Champagne Washed Harbison-limited production. Enjoyed it last week with the 17 Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin Mountains Chablis, though I’d try with a coravined glass of 22 Domaine De La Galopiere. Good by not quite as good of a wine pairing as JPD.

The palate shows nice, thick viscosity & waxy paraffin. Sour to tart Meyer lemons, apricots, green & golden apples, lime zest, some light, overripe pineapple syrup, yellow peach, yellow melon, marmalade with fruit bits, heather honey, pronounce melted caramel, saline, grainy chalkiness, grey volcanics, sea fossils, hints of flint, notes of mint, mid tone white spice, limestone, dry crushed rock, dry river river stone, some lightly burnt sugar, yellow lilies/flowers, spring flower bouquet with greens, excellent, round acidity, very good; balance, structure, tension & length with an elegant, lush finish that lasts minutes and falls on caramel, honey and beautiful minerality.
— 5 months ago

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Jean-Paul & Benoît Droin

Petit Chablis Chardonnay 2016

At HughLin - Thanksgiving (November 27, 2020) — 6 years ago

Jean-Paul & Benoît Droin

Valmur Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 2008

Perfectly mature, no problems with premox — 10 years ago

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Jean-Paul & Benoît Droin

Les Clos Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 2008

Lemon, hazelnut and seashell. Great balance — 10 years ago

Chris liked this

Jean-Paul & Benoît Droin

Mont de Milieu Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2010

Lemon, lime, pear and peach. Soft citrus acid line. Crushed stone minerality - almost chalky texture. Superb harmony. Really well balanced and with a nice long finish. 5 years seems like a good age even without food. 94 points. — 11 years ago

Jean-Paul & Benoît Droin

Montée de Tonnerre Chablis 1er Cru 2022

Timothy Eustis
9.2

Rich but great acidity. Makes this wine excellent. Long finish. Superb — 2 years ago

Peter, Tom and 4 others liked this

Jean-Paul & Benoît Droin

Hommage a Louis Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 2021

Delectable Wine
9.4

Named after the ancestor that originally bought the parcel, the 2021 Chablis Les Clos Grand Cru Hommage à Louis has an intense bouquet with praline and white chocolate touches infusing the vibrant citrus fruit. The palate is very well-balanced, with a powerful opening. It's spicy like the Les Preuses, though many without quite the same ambition on the finish. But this is still very impressive. (Neal Martin, Vinous, September 2023)
— 3 years ago

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Jean-Paul & Benoît Droin

Fourchaume Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2018

Lime och lite tropisk frukt. Mycket fin mineralitet, något oljig, lång fin avslutning. Väldigt bra — 6 years ago

Jean-Paul & Benoît Droin

Blanchot Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 2011

Elegant beyond words! Crushed seashells and Stoney minerality lead the way to an extremely well balanced and classy Chablis from an incredible vineyard that just pairs with everything at the dinner table. Love 11' Chablis. Love this producer. Must buy more! — 10 years ago

Jean-Paul & Benoît Droin

Montée de Tonnerre Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2011

Pristine wine, wonderful fruit purity, decent weight but delicate, minerality and acidity in perfect harmony with exceptional length. A gorgeous wine and an example of truly excellent Chablis. — 10 years ago

Jean-Paul & Benoît Droin

Chablis Chardonnay 2013

Elegant. Rich, citrus, tropics, a touch of oak. Good acid, well balanced. Begs for a crab cake. Delicious. — 11 years ago