Jean Paul & Benoit Droin Chablis Village

TASTING NOTES FROM THE CURATOR

The Jean Paul & Benoit Droin Chablis Village 2019 is 100% Chardonnay, fermented in stainless steel vats. It has a medium to full body, and has mineral notes on the nose. Bright and layered, with a satiny mouthfeel, it is elegant on the palate. When young, it is lively, with notes of lemon. And as it ages, you get more powerful aromas and notes of gun-flint.

PREPARATION AND PAIRINGS

The Chablis Village by Jean Paul & Benoit Droin is great as an aperitif, paired with Gruyere and cold cuts. It’s also wonderful with pork and seafood, especially salmon, tuna, and shellfish.

FATHER-SON DUO

Jean-Paul and Benoit Droin are a father and son duo that hails from a long line of vignerons, reaching as far back as 1620. It was Jean-Paul that put their domaine on the map, and Benoit is touted on of the most dynamic winemakers of the region. Benoit, a 14th-generation Droin, handles most things on the estate now. He runs a sophisticated operation, with each wine receiving treatment more suited to its terroir. Domaine Droin has 13 hectares of vineyard, producing seven Premier Crus, five Grand Crus, Petit Chablis, and Chablis wines. Their wines are rich and full-bodied, but retaining a steeliness and a purity characteristic of classic Chablis.

Storage Instructions

Store your unopened bottle in a cool, dry, and dark place safe from constant vibration. Keep your bottle horizontal in a wine rack or cellar to retain the moistness of the cork. The ideal temperature for storage is between 7 to 15°C. Once opened, a bottle will be good for 3 to 5 days standing upright in the refrigerator.