Domaine Jean-Paul et Benoît Droin
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Domaine Jean-Paul et Benoît Droin 2010 Les Clos Grand Cru Chardonnay (Chablis)
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This is taut and mineral, with hidden power. It’s very closed at this stage. It’s a wine with acidity and notes of green fruits and crisp apples, with just a touch of wood. This will age for many years.
— R.V.
(11/1/2012)
Domaine Jean-Paul et Benoît Droin 2010 Valmur Grand Cru Chardonnay (Chablis)
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- $60
This is beautifully rich and powerful, with tropical fruit flavors and a hint of wood. It has enormous concentration of sweet, ripe white and yellow fruits, balanced by the sharp cut of acidity.
— R.V.
(11/1/2012)
Domaine Jean-Paul et Benoît Droin 2010 Grenouilles Grand Cru Chardonnay (Chablis)
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Firm and closed, this shows both richness and minerality. It has hidden power, concentration and a steely edge. It’s crisp and densely packed with minerality and ripeness. For aging over at least seven years.
— R.V.
(11/1/2012)
Domaine Jean-Paul et Benoît Droin 1999 Montée de Tonnerre White (Chablis)
Aromas of sweet vanilla, balanced by citrus. The palate is rich and creamy, but has delicious acidity underlying the strong new-wood flavors.
— R.V.
(11/1/2001)
Domaine Jean-Paul et Benoît Droin 2010 Montmains Premier Cru Chardonnay (Chablis)
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- $36
This shows a hint of mineral along with tropical fruit. This is a seductive combination that shows richness and a taut, nervy character. Age for at least six years.
— R.V.
(11/1/2012)
Domaine Jean-Paul et Benoît Droin 2010 Fourchaume Premier Cru Chardonnay (Chablis)
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A wonderfully balanced wine, this shows a vanilla note that harmonizes with its ripe tropical fruit and a distinct touch of minerality. Wood aging shows through on the finish.
— R.V.
(11/1/2012)
Domaine Jean-Paul et Benoît Droin 2010 Montée de Tonnerre Premier Cru Chardonnay (Chablis)
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- $40
With wood-based aromas, this is currently a closed, taut wine. It has green fruits and minerality; it’s nervy and under tension. The acidity is crisp while very light in character. This is for aging.
— R.V.
(11/1/2012)
Domaine Jean-Paul et Benoît Droin 2010 Mont-de-Milieu Premier Cru Chardonnay (Chablis)
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Floral, fragrant and fruity, this has a lively character, with notes of apples and pears, and a great sweep of acidity. It shows freshness, crispness and richness at the same time.
— R.V.
(11/1/2012)
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