Winery Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin - Chablis Grand Cru 'Valmur'

Winery Jean-Paul & Benoit DroinChablis Grand Cru 'Valmur'

4.2
Note - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 1Note - 0
(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Chablis Grand Cru 'Valmur' of Winery Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin is a white wine from the region of Chablis Grand Cru 'Valmur' of Burgundy.
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Chardonnay.
In the mouth this white wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish.
The Chablis Grand Cru 'Valmur' of the Winery Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin is in the top 40 of wines of Chablis Grand Cru 'Valmur'.

Taste structure of the Chablis Grand Cru 'Valmur' from the Winery Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin

Light
Bold
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Chablis Grand Cru 'Valmur' of Winery Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin in the region of Burgundy is a powerful with a nice freshness.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

Wine with microbio taste

yeast

Wine with earth taste

stone

Wine with oak taste

butter, oak

On the nose the Chablis Grand Cru 'Valmur' of Winery Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin in the region of Burgundy often reveals types of flavors of oaky, yeast or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of spices, tree fruit or oak.

Details and technical informations about Winery Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin's Chablis Grand Cru 'Valmur'.

Winemaker
Benoit Droin
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.

Last vintages of this wine

Chablis Grand Cru 'Valmur' - 2017
In the top 40 of of Chablis Grand Cru 'Valmur' wines
Average rating: 411110
Chablis Grand Cru 'Valmur' - 2016
In the top 40 of of Chablis Grand Cru 'Valmur' wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Chablis Grand Cru 'Valmur' - 2015
In the top 40 of of Chablis Grand Cru 'Valmur' wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Chablis Grand Cru 'Valmur' - 2014
In the top 40 of of Chablis Grand Cru 'Valmur' wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Chablis Grand Cru 'Valmur' - 2013
In the top 40 of of Chablis Grand Cru 'Valmur' wines
Average rating: 4.411110
Chablis Grand Cru 'Valmur' - 2012
In the top 40 of of Chablis Grand Cru 'Valmur' wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Chablis Grand Cru 'Valmur' - 2011
In the top 40 of of Chablis Grand Cru 'Valmur' wines
Average rating: 4.111110

The best vintages of Chablis Grand Cru 'Valmur' from Winery Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin are 2013, 2010, 2007, 2016 and 2015.

Informations about the Winery Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin

The winery offers 18 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 4.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Chablis Grand Cru 'Valmur' in the region of Burgundy

The Winery Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 17 wines for sale in the of Chablis Grand Cru 'Valmur' to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Burgundy
In the top 2500 of of France wines
In the top 50 of of Chablis Grand Cru 'Valmur' wines
In the top 1500 of white wines
In the top 9500 wines of the world

The wine region of Chablis Grand Cru 'Valmur'

The wine region of Chablis Grand Cru 'Valmur' is located in the region of Chablis Grand Cru of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Raveneau or the Domaine Christian Moreau Pere & Fils produce mainly wines white and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Chablis Grand Cru 'Valmur' are Chardonnay et Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Chablis Grand Cru 'Valmur' often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, toasty or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or spices.


The wine region of Burgundy

Bourgogne is the catch-all regional appellation title of the Burgundy wine region in eastern France ("Bourgogne" is the French name for Burgundy). Burgundy has a Complex and comprehensive appellation system; counting Premier Cru and Grand Cru titles, the region has over 700 appellation titles for its wines. Thus, Burgundy wines often come from one Vineyard (or several separate vineyards) without an appellation title specific to the region, Village or even vineyard. A standard Burgundy wine may be made from grapes grown in one or more of Burgundy's 300 communes.

News related to this wine

Chablis: #locationmatters by Yang LU

On December 10, 2020, four Hong Kong personalities discussed Chablis wines on a live webinar: Yang LU, Master Sommelier and Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador, Debra MEIBURG, Master of Wine, Ivy NG, Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador and Rebecca LEUNG, wine expert. In this first 90-second clip, Yang LU explains how location is the key to understanding “Why Chablis is special”. #Chablis #PureChablis ...

The Chablis vineyard and the transition to sustainable practices

On December 10, 2020, four Hong Kong personalities discussed Chablis wines on a live webinar: Yang LU, Master Sommelier and Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador, Debra MEIBURG, Master of Wine, Ivy NG, Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador and Rebecca LEUNG, wine expert. In this 5-minute clip, the speakers discuss organic wines and the movement towards more environmentally friendly practices. #Chablis #PureChablis ...

Food and Chablis wines pairing, by Debra MEIBURG and Ivy NG

On December 10, 2020, four Hong Kong personalities discussed Chablis wines on a live webinar: Yang LU, Master Sommelier and Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador, Debra MEIBURG, Master of Wine, Ivy NG, Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador and Rebecca LEUNG, wine expert. In this 4-minute clip, Debra MEIBURG and Ivy NG illustrate how easily Chablis wines complement all kinds of food, all the way from cheese to caviar! #Chablis #PureChablis ...

The word of the wine: Physiological maturity

The stage of ripeness of the grape berry when it has reached an optimal weight and when the sugar and acidity levels have stabilized.

Other wines of Winery Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin

See all wines from Winery Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin

Other similar white wines

See the best white wines of Chablis Grand Cru 'Valmur'