2020 Chablis 1er Cru Vaucoupin, Jean-Paul & Benoît Droin

2020 Chablis 1er Cru Vaucoupin, Jean-Paul & Benoît Droin

This premier cru on the right bank, i.e, the same side as the grand cru, is a masterclass in finesse over volume. It has brilliant tension and an enticing floral nose. It is vinified and aged exclusively in stainless steel, and if you’re looking for that cut-glass clarity from your Chablis, this is a great choice: flinty, taut, with citrus zing and floral lift.

Critic score
90/100 info

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Wine details

  • Region & country
    Vaucoupin, Chablis, France
  • Grape
    Chardonnay
  • Maturity
    Ready 2022 - 2030info
  • Colour
    White
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • ABV
    13%
  • Classification
    Premier Cru

Tasting notes

A vague suggestion of the exotic floats above the white peach, lychee and smoky mineral reduction nuances. The delicious, plump and nicely vibrant medium weight flavors possess a more refined mouthfeel before terminating in a lemon-tinged finale that delivers better depth and length.

Allen Meadows, Burghound (October 2021)
89—91/100

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