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2018

Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos

Tasted 22 January 2023 Chablis · Grand Cru

@ Mourad in SF. This revisit on the 2018 Clos was very good and went well with every dish, including basteeya and braised beef cheeks. I'll say in short that this particular bottle was indicative of a wine that needs…

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2022

Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin Chablis Grand Cru Hommage à Louis

Chablis · Grand Cru

This is coming along swimmingly, with salty yellow and green citrus notes complimenting white travertine, lemon curd and juice, tangerine oil, yuzu, and crème fraiche. The lactic aspects of the oak…

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2019

Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin Chablis Grand Cru Vaudésir

Chablis · Grand Cru

Lemon juice, lemon confit, lemon zest, lemon lemon lemon… with lime zest and pith, yellow pear flesh and skin, and quince, the 2019 Vaudesir has formed into a balanced and focused animal, and one…

Reviewed 29 August 2026
2019

Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin Chablis Grand Cru Grenouilles

Chablis · Grand Cru

Lime, lemon, yuzu, quince, limestone, and yellow pear flesh; hints of honey and travertine. This is in a pretty prime spot right now. There is noteworthy equilibrium, with solid acidity and speed,…

Reviewed 28 August 2026
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