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2022 Chablis, Valmur, Grand Cru, Jean-Paul & Benoît Droin, Burgundy

  • White
  • Dry
  • Medium Bodied
  • Chardonnay
Not ready (Drink 2026 - 2041)
Neal Martin
91-93/100
Jasper Morris MW
92-95/100
Andy Howard MW
93/100
Product: 20228009766

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2022 Chablis, Valmur, Grand Cru, Jean-Paul & Benoît Droin, Burgundy

Description

The Droin holding is just over one hectare in this warm, south-/south-west facing vineyard. This wine always has a feel of Fourchaume about it; from the exuberant, spice-laden nose to the caressing, cashmere texture and generous stone fruit. There’s also a hint of lavender, and a more mineral profile than in Foruchaume, along with all the density and weight one would expect from a Grand Cru.

Adam Bruntlett, Senior Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd (November 2023)

Colour White
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2022
Alcohol % 13%
Maturity Not ready (2026 - 2041)
Grape List Chardonnay
Body Medium Bodied
Producer Jean-Paul & Benoît Droin

Critics reviews

Neal Martin 91-93/100

The 2022 Chablis, Valmur, Grand Cru has a very aromatic bouquet with apple blossom, white peach, wet stone and light praline scents – complex.  The palate is delineated and sapid on the entry, quite strict with quince and peach hints towards the sustained finish.  Classy, if just missing the killer blow.

Drink 2027 - 2042
Neal Martin, Vinous.com (Jul 2023)
Jasper Morris MW 92-95/100

40% oak. A clear mid yellow. There is a saltiness to the bouquet which Benoît considers a hallmark. A big round ball of fruit on the palate, white rather than yellow, then back to the marine character to finish. A very solid wine suited to white meats more than fish. Fine persistence.
Jasper Morris MW, InsideBurgundy (Dec 2022)
Andy Howard MW 93/100

Valmur is a colder valley, with the effect being that there is much more minerality evident. Focused and perfumed, drive and tension on the palate. Intriguing notes of orange zest add further interest. 40% of the blend is aged in barrel. Saline notes to finish; there is a lot going on.

Drink 2026 - 2033
Andy Howard MW, Decanter.com (Oct 2023)

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