Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin, Chablis Premier Cru, Montee de Tonnerre 2016

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Jean-Paul & Benoît Droin Chablis Premier Cru Montée de Tonnerre 2016

Producer: Jean-Paul & Benoît Droin | Appellation: Chablis Premier Cru, Burgundy, France
Vineyard: Montée de Tonnerre
Vintage: 2016 | Grape: 100% Chardonnay
Drinking Window: 2020–2031+ | Aging Potential: 10–15 years

The Wine

Montée de Tonnerre is widely regarded as one of Chablis’ finest Premier Cru vineyards, often rivaling Grand Cru sites due to its prime location and classic Kimmeridgian limestone soils.

The 2016 vintage in Chablis was challenging due to frost and low yields, but the resulting wines are concentrated, precise, and highly expressive. Jean-Paul & Benoît Droin have crafted a wine of intensity and purity, combining ripe fruit with hallmark Chablis minerality and tension.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Aromas of lemon zest, green apple, and white peach layered with flint, oyster shell, and subtle floral notes.

Palate: Medium-bodied with vibrant acidity and a focused core of citrus and stone fruit. Pronounced mineral character and saline notes add depth and complexity.

Finish: Long, crisp, and precise, with lingering citrus, chalk, and mineral nuances.

Producer Details

Domaine Droin is one of Chablis’ historic family estates, with a winemaking lineage dating back to the 17th century. Today, Benoît Droin leads the domaine, producing wines that balance tradition with modern precision, emphasising terroir expression and purity.

Wine Details

Vinification: Fermented in a mix of stainless steel and older oak barrels to preserve freshness and enhance texture
Alcohol Content: ~12.5–13% ABV
Cellaring: Drinking beautifully now, with the ability to evolve and gain complexity through 2035+

Food Pairing Suggestions

Ideal with:
– Oysters and shellfish
– Grilled white fish
– Lobster or crab
– Goat’s cheese
– Light poultry dishes