{"title":"Domaine Jean-Paul \u0026 Benoît Droin \u0026 Mornington Pinot Noir \u0026 Prinz Riesling","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe domaine’s wines reflect the terroir’s unique minerality and purity, with wines prized for their clarity and balance. Carefully managed elevage, from stainless for freshness to judicious wood for structure, ensuring each bottling expresses its typicity. Today, Droin is recognised among Chablis’s standout producers, delivering wines that resonate with precision, depth and lasting appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'People often cite Domaines \u003cstrong\u003eRaveneau and Vincent Dauvissat \u003c\/strong\u003eas the two greatest exponents of Chablis, however, I would like to add a third – Domaine Jean-Paul \u0026amp; 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.' \u003cstrong\u003eNeal Martin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Benoît Droin has been one of the most consistent producers of fine Chablis for around two decades. He manages to retain the mineral crisp intensity which Chablis lovers relish so much.' \u003cstrong\u003eJasper Morris \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis producer is extremely limited and we have been given a small allocation to distribute. Should a particular cuvee you are interested in become unavailable, please do not hesitate to send us an email as we may be able to receive more from our supplier. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2018-prinz-schonhell-riesling-gg","title":"2018 Prinz Schonhell Riesling GG 750Ml Bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003e'White peach and almond are garlanded in bittersweetly perfumed iris on a haunting nose. Succulent fruit and a glossy feel characterize the firm, full palate, but there is not a hint of heaviness, and the vibrant finish is enlivenec by juicy fresh lime as well as full of mineral nuances. Due to its capacity for retaining moisture, this site was privileged in 2018 at least, theoretically. \"But in its early evolution, noted Prinz with a grin, \"I didn't find a single German wine authority who believed in this wine. In fact, for a time, I gave up showing it. We had to pick early on this site,\" he added, \"or the must weight would have been too high for a balanced dry wine. The grapes were whole-cluster pressed and fermentation was entirely spontaneous and in stainless steel, after which a portion of the wine matured in cask. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 points, - David Schildknecht, Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Randall's Fine Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39952938598580,"sku":"18PRIZRIESCHHAGG750","price":89.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/1261\/1508\/products\/2018_Prinz_Schonhell_Riesling_GG.jpg?v=1623289888"},{"product_id":"2023-jean-paul-benoit-droin-chablis-750ml-bottle","title":"2023 Jean-Paul \u0026 Benoit Droin Chablis 750Ml bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003e'This charming village-level Chablis is a faithful (and delicious) reflection of the 2023 growing season in Chablis, featuring ripe aromas of white peach and nectarine, a hint of hawthorn flowers, and a suggestion of spice. The wine is a true cuvée ronde, reflecting the entire appellation, since Benoît Droin blended it from 40 parcels that total 9.33ha. The grapes are fermented on native yeasts and aged in stainless-tanks to preserve the purity of the fruit. This wine will drink well on release.' \u003cstrong\u003e93 points - Decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Mineral reduction and citrus dominate the more complex and slightly freshy nose at present. There is equally good freshness and energy to the delicious, rich and sappy medium weight flavors that possess better depth and persistence on the balanced finale. This should drink well young as well as with 2 to 4 years of keeping.' \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e88 points - Allen Meadows - Burghound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Aromas of apples, peach, toasted nuts and iodine introduce the 2023 Chablis Village, a medium to full-bodied, satiny and suave wine that's round and seamless, concluding with a sapid finish.' \u003cstrong\u003e90 points - William Kelley - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Good Stock Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44154005422260,"sku":null,"price":113.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/1261\/1508\/files\/Chablis.png?v=1772157196"},{"product_id":"2023-jean-paul-benoit-droin-chablis-vaillons-750ml-bottle","title":"2023 Jean-Paul \u0026 Benoit Droin Chablis 1er Cru 'Vaillons' 750Ml bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003e'25% wood. The first grapes to be picked. Good bright colour with a light green tint. Confit de citron, some white fruited flesh, no great acidity, but nuanced and pleasing. Softer finish than a classic Vaillons but very classy.' \u003cstrong\u003e90-92 points - Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'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 \u0026amp; 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. 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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.'\u003cstrong\u003e Neal Martin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'A more elegant and slightly cooler nose freely reveals its aromas of shellfish, white flower and mineral reduction. The sleeker and more intense medium-bodied flavors flash evident minerality on the nicely punchy finish where a touch of lemon zest-tinged acidity helps keep the proper balance. [..]' \u003cstrong\u003e88-91 points - Allen Meadows - Burghound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Pale colour with a green tint, fresh and graceful white fruit, not oak. [..] Straight on the limestone so good tension, just some richer notes at the back, honeyed rather than honeysuckle. 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As one would expect, there is notably more size, weight, volume and power, if decidedly less refinement, to the big-bodied flavors that also possess a sappy mouthfeel that carries over to the sneaky long and balanced finale. 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