2023 Chablis 1er Cru Mont de Milieu, Jean-Paul & Benoît Droin

2023 Chablis 1er Cru Mont de Milieu, Jean-Paul & Benoît Droin

Mont de Milieu, the mountain in the middle, historically marked the frontier between Burgundy and Champagne. It has a south-facing aspect - rare in Chablis - and this wine expresses the flamboyant side of Chardonnay grown in a sunny spot in a cool climate. The old vines have produced a wine bursting with apricots and peaches; it’s like the fruit has been supercharged here. On the palate there is a pronounced chalky freshness which wraps around the gourmand fruit. Intense, salty, and voluminous.

Critic score
91.5/100 info

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Wine details

  • Region & country
    Mont de Milieu, Chablis, France
  • Grape
    Chardonnay
  • Maturity
    Young 2026 - 2036info
  • Colour
    White
  • Sweetness
    Dry
  • Style
    Still
  • Unit Volume
    Bottle (75cl.)
  • ABV
    13%
  • Classification
    Premier Cru

Tasting notes

Full pale lemon. A rich peach and apricot nose, less exaggerated than was the case in 2019, and the Condrieu style fruit flavours soon depart in the mouth to leave a particularly classic marine mineral aftertaste, not too iodine. 25% wood, none new.

Jasper Morris (December 2024)
90—92/100

The 2023 Chablis Mont de Milieu 1er Cru is more vibrant and energetic on the nose compared to the Montmains, with touches of petrichor and Granny Smiths. The palate is well balanced with more weight and vibrancy, and cutting acidity. Fresh white peaches flourish on the finish. Very attractive.

Neal Martin, vinous.com (June 2024)
92/100

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