Droin Chablis Grand Cru Hommage à Louis 2023

97 points La Revue du Vin de France: "Finally, Les Clos imposes its natural power. Despite a slight reduction, the ample fruit expresses itself with authority. An archetype of the great Chablis, deep and earthy to perfection. (2026)"

94-97 points Jasper Morris, MW (Inside Burgundy): "I believe that the authorities have now confirmed that all of Benoît Droin’s plots are properly within the boundaries of Les Clos, though Benoît will continue to use the Hommage epithet alongside the vineyard name. the 2023 Hommage à Louis has a clear and classic nose after the pale lemon colour. Brilliant balanced juice, the Clos transcends the vintage. All white fruit of course but some crunch to the white apple fruit. Juicy and generous but still with a fine firm classic core. Fabulous finish. (Jun 2024)"

96 points Christy Canterbury, MW (TimAtkin.com): "Citrus, hay, acacia blooms and chalk soar from the glass. This is a majestic Les Clos that comes from three different parcels spread across the cru. Generously scented, overtly concentrated, gracefully oaked, seamlessly balanced and vastly complex, this is one of the best Chablis of 2023. After a few years of not labelling this Les Clos, things have been straightened out with INAO, and the 2023 bears the designation once again. (Jan 2025)"

95 points William Kelley (Wine Advocate): "With the 2023 Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos Hommage à Louis, the Droins have regained the right to designate Les Clos on the label from the INAO, but they're also continuing with the Hommage à Louis moniker. Whatever its name, the wine is lovely, opening in the glass with notes of green apple, peach and lemon mingled with iodine and toasted nuts, followed by a full-bodied, layered and concentrated palate that's deep, dense and muscular. Drink: 2027-2045. (Mar 2025)"

95 points Bettane & Desseauve Guide (2026).

94 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2023 Chablis Les Clos Grand Cru Hommage à Louis has the best bouquet amongst the Grand Crus from Droin. Very vibrant and intense, with crushed limestone and flint. The palate is well balanced with melon, grapefruit, orange rind and quince on the entry, building nicely towards a slightly oily-textured finish. I can see this aging well in bottle - more complexity on the finish compared to say, the Valmur or Grenouilles. Drink: 2026-2040. (Aug 2024)"