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2020 Chablis, Mont de Milieu, 1er Cru, Jean-Paul & Benoît Droin, Burgundy

  • White
  • Dry
  • Medium Bodied
  • Chardonnay
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Product: 20208009724
2020 Chablis, Mont de Milieu, 1er Cru, Jean-Paul & Benoît Droin, Burgundy

Description

This 0.82-hectare parcel faces due south on white stone soils in arguably the most powerful and sunny Chablis Premier Cru. The nose offers ripe apricot, peach and orange fruits. The palate is initially rich, with some spice, a little lavender and jasmine. The classic minerality kicks in on the mid-palate, driving the wine to a pure, mineral finish. Drink 2024-2034. 
Colour White
Sweetness Dry
Vintage 2020
Alcohol % 13
Grape List Chardonnay
Body Medium Bodied
Property Jean-Paul & Benoît Droin

About this wine

Chardonnay

Chardonnay is often seen as the king of white wine grapes and one of the most widely planted in the world It is suited to a wide variety of soils, though it excels in soils with a high limestone content as found in Champagne, Chablis, and the Côte D`Or. Burgundy is Chardonnay's spiritual home and the best White Burgundies are dry, rich, honeyed wines with marvellous poise, elegance and balance. They are unquestionably the finest dry white wines in the world. Chardonnay plays a crucial role in the Champagne blend, providing structure and finesse, and is the sole grape in Blanc de Blancs.

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