93 points Andy Howard, MW (Decanter): "Droin have a sizeable 4.8ha of Vaillons, with five plots in Epinottes, Roncieres, Sechet, Chatains and Beugnons. This is always a super reliable blend as Benoit is able to draw on plots which work well in hot and cold vintages. A very fine premier cru with pronounced notes of white flowers, crisp acidity, some generous zesty citrus and a hint of stone fruit. Long and classy. Drinking Window: 2024-2029. (Oct 2022)"
90-93 points Jasper Morris, MW (Inside Burgundy): "Benoît Droin lost the Beugnons and Chatains sectors of Vaillons to the frost. Pale lemon yellow. There is a stony nose, with some reduction There is, though, some flesh on the bones here, especially towards the back, indeed unexpectedly concentrated with a fine crisp finish. Drink from 2025-2030. (Jun 2022)"
90-92 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2021 Chablis Vaillons 1er Cru has a backward nose that needs more coaxing in the glass. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, quite steely, lemon peel and touches of orange pith with quite a persistent finish. Fine. Drink: 2023-2036. (Sep 2022)"
89-92 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from 5 different lieux-dits that saw 15% of new and one-year old wood). A lightly peppery, airy and cool nose freely offers up floral, white fruit and citrus nuances that exhibit just enough Chablis typicity to confirm where this is from. The plump, round and fleshy flavors possess a hint of natural sweetness that contrasts markedly with clean and bone-dry finish that offers good length but not quite the same complexity. Drink: 2026+. (Oct 2022)"
90-93 points Jasper Morris, MW (Inside Burgundy): "Benoît Droin lost the Beugnons and Chatains sectors of Vaillons to the frost. Pale lemon yellow. There is a stony nose, with some reduction There is, though, some flesh on the bones here, especially towards the back, indeed unexpectedly concentrated with a fine crisp finish. Drink from 2025-2030. (Jun 2022)"
90-92 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2021 Chablis Vaillons 1er Cru has a backward nose that needs more coaxing in the glass. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, quite steely, lemon peel and touches of orange pith with quite a persistent finish. Fine. Drink: 2023-2036. (Sep 2022)"
89-92 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from 5 different lieux-dits that saw 15% of new and one-year old wood). A lightly peppery, airy and cool nose freely offers up floral, white fruit and citrus nuances that exhibit just enough Chablis typicity to confirm where this is from. The plump, round and fleshy flavors possess a hint of natural sweetness that contrasts markedly with clean and bone-dry finish that offers good length but not quite the same complexity. Drink: 2026+. (Oct 2022)"
| Product SKU | 344935 |
| Producer | Droin |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| SubRegion | Chablis |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Designation | Premier Cru |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | White |
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