{"product_id":"jean-paul-benoit-droin-chablis-grand-cru-les-clos-hommage-a-louis-2025","title":"Jean Paul \u0026 Benoit Droin Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos Hommage a Louis 2025","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat type of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChablis Grand Cru Les Clos Hommage a Louis by Jean-Paul \u0026amp; Benoit Droin is a still white wine that perfectly expresses the purity of Chardonnay in Burgundy. Recognised within the Chablis Grand Cru appellation, this wine is distinguished by a \u003cstrong\u003estraight and powerful structure\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering remarkable volume on the palate and an unmistakable \u003cstrong\u003emineral balance\u003c\/strong\u003e. Fermented with \u003cstrong\u003eindigenous yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e and aged partly in stainless steel and partly in barrels, it develops a deep aromatic profile, with notes of peach, lemon, flint, and marine hints. Its exceptional gustatory tension makes it ideal for pairing with fine fish, sushi, and spicy foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates in the renowned sub-zone of Les Clos, located within the Chablis Grand Cru territory in Burgundy. The vines, which are approximately forty years old, benefit from optimal west and south-west exposure, ensuring perfect ripening of the clusters. The territory is characterised by complex \u003cstrong\u003eKimmeridgian soils\u003c\/strong\u003e that vary according to altitude: the upper part of the slope features more gravelly and calcareous soils, while the lower areas are deep and clayey. Midway up the hill, a precious \u003cstrong\u003eband of blue clay\u003c\/strong\u003e stands out, a distinctive element that gives the wine its typical \u003cstrong\u003esaline character\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVinification begins with \u003cstrong\u003egentle pneumatic pressing\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by natural enzymatic settling at a controlled temperature for a period ranging from twelve to twenty-four hours. Alcoholic fermentation takes place using exclusively indigenous yeasts, occurring partly in stainless steel vats and partly in \u003cstrong\u003ebarrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. Subsequently, the must undergoes systematic malolactic fermentation, essential for rounding out and defining the structural profile. After a resting period of between eight and ten months, the final \u003cstrong\u003eblend\u003c\/strong\u003e is created. The process concludes with possible fining, light filtration, and bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and interesting facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exceptional 'Hommage à Louis' label is an authentic tribute to the formidable \u003cstrong\u003eheritage\u003c\/strong\u003e of Jean-Paul \u0026amp; Benoît Droin within the renowned viticultural landscape of Burgundy. The product is enriched by the ancient \u003cstrong\u003efamily crest\u003c\/strong\u003e, which reflects the profound history of the celebrated domaine. This majestic Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos, from the incredible 2024 vintage, also boasts the remarkable achievement of \u003cstrong\u003e95 Vinous points\u003c\/strong\u003e, highlighting an enviable ageing potential over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean-Paul \u0026 Benoit Droin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48012229116075,"sku":"62763","price":121.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/jean-paul-benoit-droin-chablis-grand-cru-les-clos-hommage-a-louis-2025_62763_1_d17d8e39-58d7-421c-bd9d-cdbbe5f60bde.webp?v=1792949077","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/products\/jean-paul-benoit-droin-chablis-grand-cru-les-clos-hommage-a-louis-2025","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}