{"product_id":"jean-paul-benoit-droin-chablis-grand-cru-valmur-2025","title":"Jean Paul \u0026 Benoit Droin Chablis Grand Cru Valmur 2025","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChablis Grand Cru Valmur\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eJean-Paul \u0026amp; Benoit Droin\u003c\/strong\u003e is a still white wine in which \u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e expresses its elegant natural character. On the palate, it reveals a \u003cstrong\u003epowerful and imposing structure\u003c\/strong\u003e, supported by austere depth and pronounced minerality. The bouquet offers aromas of peach and apricot, enriched with hints of quince or fresh notes of hawthorn. Thanks to its remarkable \u003cstrong\u003eageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e, this wine pairs perfectly with lobster, white meats in sauce, and \u003cstrong\u003emature cheeses\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginating from Valmur, one of the most prestigious areas of the \u003cstrong\u003eChablis Grand Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e appellation in \u003cstrong\u003eBurgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e, this wine benefits from optimal \u003cstrong\u003esouth and south-west exposure\u003c\/strong\u003e. The soil is characterised by the presence of \u003cstrong\u003eKimmeridgian marl\u003c\/strong\u003e throughout the hillside, with deeper, browner soils at the base of the slope and lighter, more clayey areas at the top. This unique geological formation gives the wine a \u003cstrong\u003edistinct mineral imprint\u003c\/strong\u003e, defining the complexity and reserved character typical of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVinification begins with pneumatic pressing and natural enzymatic settling. Alcoholic fermentation occurs spontaneously thanks to the action of \u003cstrong\u003eindigenous yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the must divided between stainless steel vats and \u003cstrong\u003ebarrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. The malolactic fermentation helps to soften the sensory profile. After maturing for 8-10 months, the final \u003cstrong\u003eblend\u003c\/strong\u003e of the batches is carried out, concluding the production process with possible clarification and a light filtration before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 vintage of Jean-Paul \u0026amp; Benoit Droin originates from the prestigious \u003cstrong\u003eKimmeridgian marl\u003c\/strong\u003e of the Chablis hills, benefiting from an ideal south-west exposure. This exceptional terroir ensures a pronounced mineral character, enhanced by expert vinification with \u003cstrong\u003eindigenous yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e and a balanced maturation between steel and wood. Rated 92 points by Vinous, this refined Chardonnay boasts an exceptional \u003cstrong\u003eageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing it to evolve in the cellar for over ten years and thus reveal all its profound elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean-Paul \u0026 Benoit Droin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48012230820011,"sku":"62764","price":767.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-hk\/products\/jean-paul-benoit-droin-chablis-grand-cru-valmur-2025","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}