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2008 Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin Chablis Grand Cru Valmur
Chardonnay
- France
- Burgundy
- Chablis
- Chablis Grand Cru
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Community Tasting Notes 6
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joekroe Likes this wine:
June 30, 2022 - Excellent bottle, but probably a little past prime. Ghee dominates pear and green apple
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NickA Likes this wine: 92 points
April 26, 2022 - This bottle was in nice condition and I suspect was at peak, or thereabouts. Still fairly pale in colour, with nicely balanced acidity and good mouthfeel. Refreshing, and on the mineral side, with some green herbs, rather than at all fat, although there was a little butter on the midpalate after some air. Very enjoyable, but I can't honestly say it was particularly exciting.
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jnewman77 Likes this wine:
September 4, 2019 - This is still stellar. I think pretty much peaking and not going to get better, but this bottle and my last were excellent with fabulous crystalline flavor and very good intensity. Great Chablis
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jnewman77 Likes this wine:
January 10, 2018 - This is classic, pure, and delicious Chablis. I wish I could go back to the days when you could pick a wine like this up for $30!! The nose here is just pure Chablis, green apple, lime zest, sea breeze, iodine, oyster shell, and white floral notes. The palate has a zen-like balance with great depth and intensity through the mid-palate leaving a lingering sensation of taste and a longing for the next sip. Really, really good with crab cakes. Should hold for a few more years, but I think its pretty close to peak drinking right now. Wish I could get Valmur like this for $30-35 now a days...
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Burgundy Al wrote: 92 points
November 21, 2016 - Ripe apple aromatic start with floral hints. Similar flavors profile, slightly less ripe with a long, oystershelly finish. Very good length and textures.
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By Allen Meadows
October 2010, Issue #40 (link)(Domaine Jean-Paul et Benoit Droin Chablis - Valmur Grand Cru White) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Allen Meadows
October 2009, Issue #36 (link)(Domaine Jean-Paul et Benoit Droin Chablis Valmur Grand Cru White) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Stephen Tanzer
July/August 2009, IWC Issue #145 (link)(Domaine Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin Chablis Valmur) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2008
- Type White
- Producer Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin
- Varietal Chardonnay
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Valmur
- Country France
- Region Burgundy
- SubRegion Chablis
- Appellation Chablis Grand Cru
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 20 (18%)
- Consumed 93 (82%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerJean-Paul & Benoit Droin
- VarietyChardonnay
- VineyardValmur
- CountryFrance
- RegionBurgundy
- SubRegionChablis
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