Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin Chablis Grand Cru Grenouilles
Tasted 16 October 2023
Chablis · Grand Cru
This immediately presents with more classical elegance than previous vintages. Of young Droin in general, the wood can oftentimes be center stage at first and take a decent tick of time to shed. So far, however, the…
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…
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…
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,…