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Droin Chablis 1er Cru Montmains 2022

HK$ 502.25

Jean Paul Benoit Droin
Chablis 1er Cru

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Features

Type of wine

Barrel Aged White

Pairings

Foie-gras, White Meat, Oily fishes, White Fish

Style

Aromatic and Fragrant

Occasions

Gift

Winery

Jean Paul Benoit Droin

Size

75 cl.

Country

France

Region

Chablis

Appellation

Chablis 1er Cru

Alcohol

13.0%

Grapes

Chardonnay

Serving

Between 10ºC and 12ºC

Winemaking

Fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks and French oak barrels. Complete malolactic fermentation and ageing for 10 months. Lightly filtered and bottled.

Description

Droin Chablis 1er Cru Montmains is one of the most representative wines of the Jean-Paul & Benoît Droin winery, a producer noted for its traditional approach and its commitment to the expression of the terroir of Chablis, one of the world's most renowned wine regions.
Droin Chablis 1er Cru Montmains comes from vineyards located on the west bank of the Serein River, with a south-east facing exposure, which allows for excellent ripening of the Chardonnay grape . The soils in this area are of Kimmeridgian origin, rich in clay and limestone, with marine fossils, which gives the wine a marked minerality and a firm structure.
The average age of the vines is 45 years, which gives them a depth and complexity extracted from the soil. These deep soils favour the development of wines with greater richness and roundness. The altitude of the vineyards varies between 160 and 210 metres, which contributes to a microclimate that preserves the freshness and natural acidity of the grapes, key factors for the wines of this region.

Winemaking

The grapes are harvested by hand, carefully selecting the grapes at their optimum ripeness. After harvesting, the grapes are gently pneumatically pressed to delicately extract the must, preserving the purity of the fruit. The must is cold clarified for 3-4 hours before fermentation.
Fermentation is carried out with indigenous yeasts, combining traditional and modern techniques. Seventy percent of the wine is fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks to maintain freshness and varietal purity, while the remaining 30% is aged in neutral French oak barrels. This blend seeks to balance the freshness of the steel with the gentle influence of the oak, without overpowering the natural character of the wine.
The ageing process lasts approximately 10 months, during which the wine undergoes full malolactic fermentation, giving it a creamier texture and reducing aggressive acidity. After ageing, the wine is blended and, if necessary, lightly filtered before bottling.

Taste

Droin Chablis 1er Cru Montmains stands out for its impressive freshness and elegance. On the nose, it presents an aromatic range that includes notes of white fruits such as honeyed pear, white flowers, and subtle hints of almond and hazelnut, clear influences from the barrel ageing. As it ages, the wine develops complexity with aromas of brioche and toast, but always retaining a characteristic liveliness.
On the palate, there is a lively, well-integrated acidity that balances the wine's medium body. The texture is smooth, almost silky, with remarkable length on the palate. The finish is mineral and persistent, making it a versatile wine both to enjoy young and to cellar, where it will continue to evolve and gain in complexity.
Droin Chablis 1er Cru Montmains is ideal with noble fish, such as turbot or sole, as well as white meats in mild sauces. It also goes perfectly with grilled foie gras, especially when it has gained a certain maturity in the bottle. Its structure and freshness give it a cellaring potential of at least 10 years, during which the wine will continue to develop more complex and sophisticated notes.

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