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Jean-Paul et Benôit Droin

The Droin style is one of purity and transparency, coupled with powerful concentration and deep minerality.

About Jean-Paul et Benoît Droin

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 & 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.
Neal Martin

The Droin family has been collecting small holdings in all the top premier and grand cru Chablis vineyards since 1620. Over the last 400 years, they have played an important role in shaping Chablis’ wine production and local politics. Jean-Paul was one of the first to introduce oak aging to the region in the 1980s, a transformative innovation. In 1999 Benoît, Jean-Paul’s son, took over as winemaker and the domaine has since flourished. His meticulous vineyard management with severely restricted yields and careful élevage of the individual cuvees afford the attention to detail required for greatness. Benoît’s artistry in the winery and careful stewardship of their outstanding collection of small vineyards has long ago elevated the family domaine to the very top of the Chablis tree. The Droin style is one of purity and transparency, coupled with powerful concentration and deep minerality.

The 2023 Release

Jean-Paul et Benôit Droin Chablis 2023

Jean-Paul et Benôit Droin Chablis 2023

Chardonnay | Chablis, Burgundy

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.William Kelley, The Wine Advocate 90 PointsMineral 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.
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Jean-Paul et Benôit Droin Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons 2023
The 2023 Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons bursts with aromas of white flowers and peach, followed by a medium to full-bodied, satiny and suave palate that's pure, seamless and charming.William Kelley, The Wine Advocate 91 PointsA discreet application of wood sets off notes of white pepper, acacia blossom, spice and just enough Chablis typicity to be interesting. On the palate there is again both good volume and refinement to the generously proportioned middle weight flavors that possess a sa
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Jean-Paul et Benôit Droin Chablis 1er Cru Vaucoupin 2023
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. This does though need better depth so a few years of keeping are recommended. Allen Meadows, Burghound 88-91 Points
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Jean-Paul et Benôit Droin Chablis 1er Cru Côte de Léchet 2023
A plenitude of citrus influences are present on the more obviously Chablis-like nose of algae, tidal pool and wet stone scents. There is a bit more volume and richness to the bigger-bodied flavors that exude evident minerality on the slightly warm finish that is supported by bitter lemon-tinged acidity. This isn't as refined as the Vaucoupin but offers slightly better depth. Allen Meadows, Burghound 89-91 Points
$198
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Jean-Paul et Benôit Droin Chablis 1er Cru Montmains 2023
Offering up aromas of apple, citrus oil and white flowers, the 2023 Chablis 1er Cru Montmains is medium to full-bodied, rich and layered, with a long, saline finish.William Kelley, The Wine Advocate 91 PointsHere too there is a discreet application of wood in evidence on the fresh, bright and decidedly floral-suffused nose of citrus and sea breeze. The delicious and relatively refined medium weight flavors possess slightly better energy and particularly so on the stony, refreshing an
$198
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Jean-Paul et Benôit Droin Chablis 1er Cru Mont de Milieu 2023
The 2023 Chablis 1er Cru Mont de Milieu is rich and gourmand, bursting with aromas of honeyed yellow orchard fruit and white flowers. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and layered, with a textural attack and a saline finish, it's generous and extroverted.William Kelley, The Wine Advocate 91 PointsA mild touch of exoticism is present on the aromas of white and yellow peach, passion fruit, tidal pool and discreet spice nuances. The rich, full-bodied and opulent yet powerful flavors also br
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Jean-Paul et Benôit Droin Chablis Grand Cru 'Valmur' 2023
The 2023 Chablis Grand Cru Valmur is lovely, unfurling in the glass with notes of green orchard fruit, citrus zest, wet stones and oyster shell. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and racy, it's deep and saline, with as usual a quintessentially Chablisien profile.William Kelley, The Wine Advocate 94 PointsHere the wood treatment is again quite subtle though not imperceptible on the cool aromas of sea breeze, citrus, wet stone and quinine. As one would expect, there is notably more size, w
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Jean-Paul et Benôit Droin Chablis Grand Cru 'Hommage à Louis' 2023
'Les Clos x Valmur'
With the 2023 Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos Hommage à Louis, the Droins have regained the right to designate Les Clos on the label from the INAO, but they're also continuing with the Hommage à Louis moniker. Whatever its name, the wine is lovely, opening in the glass with notes of green apple, peach and lemon mingled with iodine and toasted nuts, followed by a full-bodied, layered and concentrated palate that's deep, dense and muscular.William Kelley, The Wine Advocate 95 PointsSmoke
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Jean-Paul et Benôit Droin Chablis Grand Cru Grenouilles 2023
Aromas of honeyed orchard fruits, peach and butter pastry introduce the 2023 Chablis Grand Cru Grenouilles, a full-bodied, layered and unctuous wine that's generous and enveloping. As usual, it's one of the more gourmand, textural wines in the range.William Kelley, The Wine Advocate 93+ PointsOvertly spicy, fresh and elegant white flower and citrus-infused aromas display good Chablis typicity. The textured and extremely rich large-scaled flavors are plush, even lush, with an abundanc
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Last Bottles of the 2022 Release

Jean-Paul et Benôit Droin Chablis 2022

Jean-Paul et Benôit Droin Chablis 2022

Chardonnay | Chablis, Burgundy

Smoky aromas of shellfish and Granny Smith apples gives way to more voluminous flavors that enjoy better acid support on the balanced and sneaky long finish. This isn't exactly classic in style but it's close and is a wine that offers fine quality for its level. Allen Meadows, Burghound 89-91 Points
$130
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Jean-Paul et Benôit Droin Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons 2022
A slightly cooler if still ripe nose reflects notes of white pepper, plenty of citrus influence and discreet shellfish nuances. Here too the palate impression of the middleweight flavors is one of richness and generosity yet the supporting acidity is both a little firmer and a bit brighter as well. This delicious effort could use better depth but more should reasonably develop with a few years of aging. Allen Meadows, Burghound 90-92 Points
$180
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Jean-Paul et Benôit Droin Chablis 1er Cru Vaucoupin 2022
A slightly riper if still agreeably fresh nose freely offer up its array of white and yellow orchard fruit, citrus rind, apple and tidal pool hints. The palate impression of the medium weight flavors possesses more volume still with a lovely sense of richness and minerality that adds a sense of lift to the very dry but not really austere finale. A few years of cellaring should see this drinking well. Allen Meadows, Burghound 89-92 Points
$180
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Jean-Paul et Benôit Droin Chablis 1er Cru Montmains 2022
Prominent notes of mineral reduction and just picked white flowers suffuse the aromas of tidal pool, algae and zest. The rich but vibrant medium weight flavors possess even more obvious minerality that seems to become more obvious on the cool, firm and delineated finish that is clean, dry, citrusy and sneaky long. Lovely. Allen Meadows, Burghound 90-93 Points
$192
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Jean-Paul et Benôit Droin Chablis 1er Cru Côte de Léchet 2022
This is also quite smoky in character with its nose of citrus confit, pear, apple and ocean breeze scents. The generously proportioned but quite punchy medium-bodied flavors possess a lovely texture while exuding evident minerality on the sappy, balanced, complex and solidly persistent finale. Allen Meadows, Burghound 90-93 Points
$192
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Jean-Paul et Benôit Droin Chablis 1er Cru Mont de Milieu 2022
A ripe ever-so-vaguely exotic nose is comprised by notes of cool green apple, oyster shell and lemon rind. There is both excellent volume and mid-palate density to the intense and solidly powerful larger-bodied flavors that possess impeccable balance and fine depth on the harmonious, long and more complex finale. This is excellent and should age accordingly. Allen Meadows, Burghound 91-94 Points
$198
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Last Bottles

Domaine Bernard Defaix Chablis 1er Cru 'Côte de Léchet' 2021
The hallmark citrus aromas of a fine Côte de Léchet are present on the nose of quinine, oyster shell and poached apple scents. There is fine volume to the delicious medium-bodied flavors that flash ample minerality on the saline, youthfully austere and focused finale. Lovely.Burghound ♥ Outstanding 90-93 Points🔥 HOT TIP - Drink it at 12-14ºC or even a bit warmer to get the most from it.
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Jean-Paul et Benôit Droin Chablis 2022

Jean-Paul et Benôit Droin Chablis 2022

Chardonnay | Chablis, Burgundy

Smoky aromas of shellfish and Granny Smith apples gives way to more voluminous flavors that enjoy better acid support on the balanced and sneaky long finish. This isn't exactly classic in style but it's close and is a wine that offers fine quality for its level. Allen Meadows, Burghound 89-91 Points
$130
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$120ea in any 6+
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Jean-Paul et Benôit Droin Chablis 2023

Jean-Paul et Benôit Droin Chablis 2023

Chardonnay | Chablis, Burgundy

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.William Kelley, The Wine Advocate 90 PointsMineral 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.
$130
$125ea in any 3+
$120ea in any 6+
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Jean-Paul et Benôit Droin Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons 2022
A slightly cooler if still ripe nose reflects notes of white pepper, plenty of citrus influence and discreet shellfish nuances. Here too the palate impression of the middleweight flavors is one of richness and generosity yet the supporting acidity is both a little firmer and a bit brighter as well. This delicious effort could use better depth but more should reasonably develop with a few years of aging. Allen Meadows, Burghound 90-92 Points
$180
$173ea in any 3+
$166ea in any 6+
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Jean-Paul et Benôit Droin Chablis 1er Cru Vaucoupin 2022
A slightly riper if still agreeably fresh nose freely offer up its array of white and yellow orchard fruit, citrus rind, apple and tidal pool hints. The palate impression of the medium weight flavors possesses more volume still with a lovely sense of richness and minerality that adds a sense of lift to the very dry but not really austere finale. A few years of cellaring should see this drinking well. Allen Meadows, Burghound 89-92 Points
$180
$173ea in any 3+
$166ea in any 6+
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Jean-Paul et Benôit Droin Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons 2023
The 2023 Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons bursts with aromas of white flowers and peach, followed by a medium to full-bodied, satiny and suave palate that's pure, seamless and charming.William Kelley, The Wine Advocate 91 PointsA discreet application of wood sets off notes of white pepper, acacia blossom, spice and just enough Chablis typicity to be interesting. On the palate there is again both good volume and refinement to the generously proportioned middle weight flavors that possess a sa
$182
$175ea in any 3+
$168ea in any 6+
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Jean-Paul et Benôit Droin Chablis 1er Cru Vaucoupin 2023
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. This does though need better depth so a few years of keeping are recommended. Allen Meadows, Burghound 88-91 Points
$182
$175ea in any 3+
$168ea in any 6+
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Jean-Paul et Benôit Droin Chablis 1er Cru Côte de Léchet 2022
This is also quite smoky in character with its nose of citrus confit, pear, apple and ocean breeze scents. The generously proportioned but quite punchy medium-bodied flavors possess a lovely texture while exuding evident minerality on the sappy, balanced, complex and solidly persistent finale. Allen Meadows, Burghound 90-93 Points
$192
$185ea in any 3+
$178ea in any 6+
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Jean-Paul et Benôit Droin Chablis 1er Cru Montmains 2022
Prominent notes of mineral reduction and just picked white flowers suffuse the aromas of tidal pool, algae and zest. The rich but vibrant medium weight flavors possess even more obvious minerality that seems to become more obvious on the cool, firm and delineated finish that is clean, dry, citrusy and sneaky long. Lovely. Allen Meadows, Burghound 90-93 Points
$192
$185ea in any 3+
$178ea in any 6+
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Jean-Paul et Benôit Droin Chablis 1er Cru Mont de Milieu 2022
A ripe ever-so-vaguely exotic nose is comprised by notes of cool green apple, oyster shell and lemon rind. There is both excellent volume and mid-palate density to the intense and solidly powerful larger-bodied flavors that possess impeccable balance and fine depth on the harmonious, long and more complex finale. This is excellent and should age accordingly. Allen Meadows, Burghound 91-94 Points
$198
$191ea in any 3+
$184ea in any 6+
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Jean-Paul et Benôit Droin Chablis 1er Cru Côte de Léchet 2023
A plenitude of citrus influences are present on the more obviously Chablis-like nose of algae, tidal pool and wet stone scents. There is a bit more volume and richness to the bigger-bodied flavors that exude evident minerality on the slightly warm finish that is supported by bitter lemon-tinged acidity. This isn't as refined as the Vaucoupin but offers slightly better depth. Allen Meadows, Burghound 89-91 Points
$198
$191ea in any 3+
$184ea in any 6+
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Jean-Paul et Benôit Droin Chablis 1er Cru Montmains 2023
Offering up aromas of apple, citrus oil and white flowers, the 2023 Chablis 1er Cru Montmains is medium to full-bodied, rich and layered, with a long, saline finish.William Kelley, The Wine Advocate 91 PointsHere too there is a discreet application of wood in evidence on the fresh, bright and decidedly floral-suffused nose of citrus and sea breeze. The delicious and relatively refined medium weight flavors possess slightly better energy and particularly so on the stony, refreshing an
$198
$191ea in any 3+
$184ea in any 6+
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Jean-Paul et Benôit Droin Chablis 1er Cru Mont de Milieu 2023
The 2023 Chablis 1er Cru Mont de Milieu is rich and gourmand, bursting with aromas of honeyed yellow orchard fruit and white flowers. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and layered, with a textural attack and a saline finish, it's generous and extroverted.William Kelley, The Wine Advocate 91 PointsA mild touch of exoticism is present on the aromas of white and yellow peach, passion fruit, tidal pool and discreet spice nuances. The rich, full-bodied and opulent yet powerful flavors also br
$214
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$194ea in any 6+
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