2023 Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin Chablis 1er Cru 'Montmains' 750Ml bottle

'People often cite Domaines Raveneau and Vincent Dauvissat as the two greatest exponents of Chablis, however, I would like to add a third – Domaine Jean-Paul & Benoît Droin. Over the last five or six years, Benoît Droin has really ratcheted up the quality. I cannot exaggerate how often Droin’s wines end up the best of the flight during the annual “Burgfest” blind tastings. Again and again, they shine against stiff competition. It is time to accept that Droin is now one of the leading producers in Chablis.' Neal Martin

'Here too there is a discreet application of wood in evidence on the fresh, bright and decidedly floral-suffused nose of citrus and sea breeze. The delicious and relatively refined medium weight flavors possess slightly better energy and particularly so on the stony, refreshing and sneaky long finale.[..]' 91 points - Allen Meadows, Burghound

'Offering up aromas of apple, citrus oil and white flowers... medium to full-bodied, rich and layered, with a long, saline finish.' 91 points| - William Kelley, The Wine Advocate

'40% has been vinified in wood, though there is no overt oak character evident. [..] A wealth of fruit here instead, a slight stony reduction attributable to the thick layer of white marly soil. Excellent white fruit and flesh in the aftertaste.'
90-93 points - Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy