2017 Domaine Jean-Paul & Benoît Droin 1er Cru Chablis "Montmains"
SKU #1435414
93 points
Vinous
The 2017 Chablis Montmains 1er Cru is clean, racy and super precise. Chalk, white flowers, mint and white pepper all confer brightness to this energetic, brisk taut Chablis. In the glass, the Montmains is so attractive and translucent. Orchard fruit and sweet floral notes linger on the close. Readers who want to see the elegance of 2017 will find plenty of that here. (AG)
(1/2020)
92 points
James Suckling
Deeper soil here. There are seductive lime leaves and a lime-zest edge to the nose with a core of white nectarines. Gently savory nutty elements too. The palate has a very fleshy palate. Rounder and loaded with white stone fruits, all delivered with an elegant, approachable style.
(7/2018)
91 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound
White orchard fruit and abundant Chablis characters that include oyster shell and tidal pool nuances can be found on the pretty nose where a touch of post-bottling sulfur still lingers. The medium-bodied flavors are rich to the point of opulence while possessing a caressing mouth feel along with good intensity on the bone dry, citrusy and youthfully austere finale. Some patience advised.
(10/2019)
91 points
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2017 Chablis 1er Cru Montmains reveals notes of apples, nutmeg, peaches and honeycomb. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, satiny and fleshy, with more texture and concentration than the Vaillons that preceded it, while remaining quite taut and structured. (WK)
(8/2019)
K&L Notes
91-94 points Jasper Morris for Inside Burgundy: "From several adjoining parcels in Montmains proper where there is less slope and a rich, ochre coloured clay, providing a more Burgundian and less Chablisian style. Pale colour, dense white fruit on the nose, swells to an impressive volume with a smoky note. Lovely finish, generous all through. 30% has been vinified in barrel." (01/2019)
