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2022 Chablis, Valmur, Grand Cru, Jean-Paul & Benoît Droin, Burgundy
- White
- Dry
- Medium Bodied
- Chardonnay
Not ready
(Drink 2026 - 2039)
- Andy Howard MW
- 93/100
- Jasper Morris MW
- 92-95/100
- Neal Martin MW
- 91-93/100
Product: 20228009766
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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.
Drink 2026 - 2040
Adam Bruntlett, Senior Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd (November 2023)
Colour White
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2022
Alcohol % 13%
Maturity Not ready
(2026 - 2039)
Grape List Chardonnay
Body Medium Bodied
Producer Jean-Paul & Benoît Droin
Critics reviews
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 - 2033andy_howard_mw, Decanter.com (October 2023)
Drink 2026 - 2033
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_com (December 2022)
Drink 2026 - 2033
Neal Martin MW 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 - 2042Neil Martin, Vinous.com.com (July 2023)
Drink 2026 - 2033