Tasting Notes
Kimmeridgian sub-soil is very homogenous over the whole hillside with a mix of calcareous clays and white limestone pebbles from the break-up of the Portlandian soil just above it.
It is the sunniest "climat" in Chablis, facing due south. This warm setting coupled with quite a rich terroir offers wines that are always very opulent and very open, with white fruits (pear and vineyard peach) but also white flowers like the very aromatic "philadelphus" or mock orange. This aromatic power and richness often mask the minerality that remains understated in the early years. In contrast, after 7 to 10 years, fruit gives way to aromas of oyster shell and sea air, taking the wine back to its origins. It can therefore be drunk young on its fruit with fresh, raw vegetable-based starters or by waiting several years if matching with seafood is desired. - Winery Note
The Droin family has been collecting small holdings in all the top premier and grand cru Chablis vineyards since 1620. Over the last 400 years they have played an important role in shaping Chablis' wine production and local politics throughout their existence. Jean-Paul was one of the first to introduce oak aging to the region in the 1980s, a transformative innovation. In 1999Benoît, Jean-Paul's son, took over as winemaker and the domaine has since flourished. His meticulous vineyard management with severely restricted yields and careful élevage of the individual cuvees afford the attention to detail required for greatness. Benoît's artistry in the winery and careful stewardship of their outstanding collection of small vineyards has long ago elevated the family domaine to the very top of the Chablis tree. The Droin style is one of purity and transparency, coupled with powerful concentration and deep minerality. - Importer Note
| Product Type | Wine White Chardonnay |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Sub Region | Chablis |
| Winemaking Practices | Conventional |
| Vineyard Practices | Conventional |