{"product_id":"jean-paul-benoit-droin-chablis-2025","title":"Jean Paul \u0026 Benoit Droin Chablis 2025","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChablis\u003c\/strong\u003e by Jean-Paul \u0026amp; Benoit Droin is a still white wine from \u003cstrong\u003eBurgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e with an essential and refined profile. Made exclusively from \u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes, it ferments in steel with the help of \u003cstrong\u003eindigenous yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e and undergoes malolactic fermentation to balance its vibrant freshness. On the nose, it expresses delicate floral aromas accompanied by a distinct mineral imprint. On the palate, it offers a \u003cstrong\u003eclear and profound savouriness\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it an excellent companion for shellfish dishes and cheese selections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates from vineyards located in the north of \u003cstrong\u003eBurgundy\u003c\/strong\u003e, cultivated on \u003cstrong\u003eshallow soils\u003c\/strong\u003e rich in geological history. The subsoil is characterised by alternating grey marl and limestone, enriched by the famous \u003cstrong\u003eExogyra virgula fossils\u003c\/strong\u003e typical of the Kimmeridgian period. This particular matrix gives \u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/strong\u003e a unique gustatory tension. Its \u003cstrong\u003emineral texture\u003c\/strong\u003e emerges in a direct and authentic way, delivering in the glass the distinctive nuances of flint and oyster shell typical of the terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vinification process begins with pneumatic pressing followed by \u003cstrong\u003enatural enzymatic decantation\u003c\/strong\u003e. Spontaneous fermentation takes place in steel tanks, as does the subsequent malolactic fermentation. The wine then matures in \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e for a period of eight to ten months before the final \u003cstrong\u003eblend\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserving a generous, taut and clean sip. Elegant and convivial, it releases lively notes of lemon that pair beautifully with aperitifs, fish terrines, delicate cured meats and seafood.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in the heart of Burgundy, the \u003cstrong\u003eChablis AOC\u003c\/strong\u003e by Jean-Paul \u0026amp; Benoit Droin expresses the purest essence of its terroir. The 35-year-old vines sink their roots into marl-limestone soils rich in marine fossils, which impart a refined \u003cstrong\u003eminerality\u003c\/strong\u003e to the wine. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts in steel tanks preserves the integrity of the delicate floral aromas, accompanied by lively citrus notes and hints of seashell. This white from the 2024 vintage offers a savoury and generous sip: an excellence with remarkable \u003cstrong\u003eageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e, perfect to pair with seafood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean-Paul \u0026 Benoit Droin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48012225380523,"sku":"62762","price":56.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-uk\/products\/jean-paul-benoit-droin-chablis-2025","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}