Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin offer precise and rigorous Chablis. The wines display beautiful freshness, a mineral texture, and remarkable balance. They feature ample substance, fine tannins, and a complex aromatic profile. The impression on the palate is persistent, with definite aging potential. The estate particularly excels with the Premiers Crus Montmains and Montée de Tonnerre, as well as the Grands Crus Les Clos and Vaudésir.
The Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin estate is an essential benchmark in Chablis, firmly rooted in the heart of this vineyard for over six centuries. The family history dates back to the 16th century, when an ancestor named Jean Droin was already cultivating the "Au Clos" plot.
The history of the estate is intimately linked to that of Chablis. As early as the reign of Francis I, in 1547, Jean Droin was cultivating a plot named Au Clos. Another trace of the Droin family appears in 1698 through the story of a cooper-winemaker. After the Revolution, Jean-Boniface Droin acquired several plots during the sale of national assets. Today, this long tradition continues with a range of wines of great precision, which capture the essence of the Chablis terroirs. The wines of Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin are distinguished by their pure expression of Chardonnay, the signature of the appellation, and a characteristic saline minerality. The estate particularly excels in its Chablis Premier Cru, with cuvées such as Montmains, Fourchaume, and Mont de Milieu, which reflect the diversity of the Chablis climates. The estate's Chablis Grand Cru, notably Les Clos, Vaudésir, Valmur, and Grenouilles, brilliantly express the potential of this unique terroir. It is said that the Droin family has always been committed to preserving the authenticity of its wines, a philosophy that can be felt in every bottle.