Jean-Paul & Benoit DroinChablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre 2015

Name: Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre
Brand: Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin
SKU: VIN-006156
Price: 703.2 GBP
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Product code: 6156

£58.60 inc VAT

£703.20 / case of 12

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White Wine from
Burgundy, France

Country: France

Region: Burgundy

Sub-Region: Chablis

Type: White Wine

Winery: Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin

Alcohol: 13%

Volume: 750 ml

Grape: Chardonnay

Grape: 100% Chardonnay

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Country: France

Region: Burgundy

Sub-Region: Chablis

Type: White Wine

Winery: Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin

Alcohol: 13%

Volume: 750 ml

Grape: Chardonnay

Grape: 100% Chardonnay

Product Notes

Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin's Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre stands among the notable French wines. It encapsulates Chardonnay purity, with dominant notes of lemon, green apple, oyster shell, and chalky mineral undertones. This straw-coloured wine surprises with its vibrant acidity, balanced body, and delicate freshness. The finish is crisp, long and with an invigorating hint of seaspray. Most recommended with seafood and creamy poultry dishes. Droin's traditional winemaking process lends a persistent and classic edge to this wine, bringing a gustatory journey to the limestone soils of Chablis. This wine emulates the excellence of Burgundian craftsmanship.

Tasting Notes

Its aromatic profile, fine and complete, tends to minerality and white fruits. Also to be found are hints of white flowers, anise and menthol, brioche and sweet spices. On the palate, its lengthy vivacity is prolonged by its saline aspect. Never aggressive, it expresses itself through oyster shell as well as with notes of flint. After 5 to 7 years, its aromatic persistence is enhanced, thereby offering all its power, still balanced by straight-line minerality. It is after 15 years that it acquires incomparable complexity. It is the great lord of the Premier Crus. It will be perfect with grilled lobster.

About the Winery

Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin is a revered winery that has been handed over through generations of Elbeuf’s esteemed Droin family. The impressive lineage spanning four hundred years, it's considered one of Chablis’ oldest. A quintessential embodiment of tradition and innovation, the Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin blend strikes a harmonious chord between classic winemaking methods and cutting-edge techniques.

Located in the heart of Burgundy’s Chablis region, the winery's scenic landscape paints a picturesque backdrop for its endeavours. Sprawling across 26 hectares of prime vineyard land, it's a paradigm of French viticulture. The winery’s robust portfolio includes a wide range of wines from Petit Chablis to Grand Cru, satisfying the palates of both wine aficionados and casual imbibers alike.

Jean-Paul and Benoit Droin are at the helm of the winery, extending the family legacy with finesse and a firm commitment to unparalleled quality. Their crafting of Chablis is marked by a keen attention to detail. Each bottle embodies the unique essence of its terroir, achieved through judicious oaking and minimal intervention during the wine’s maturation process. The end result is a wine that is truly authentic, not masked by overt oakiness or excessive manipulation.

The father and son duo's philosophy of wine-making is rooted in understanding and respecting the variables of each vintage, This has resulted in a production that mirrors the authentic characteristics of the Chablis region, offering fresh, crisp whites that carry the mark of their unique and renowned terroir.

In conclusion, a visit to Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin is not just about tasting outstanding wines, it's about experiencing a rich heritage and a deep-rooted passion for the art of viticulture. It's a place where every bottle tells a story of tradition and innovation, capturing the essence of the Chablis region in an intoxicating blend of complexity and simplicity.

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