2023 Chablis, Vaillons, 1er Cru, Jean-Paul & Benoît Droin, Burgundy

Arguably one of the standard bearers of the estate, thanks to the substantial 4.82ha holdings in the sub-sectors of Epinottes, Roncières, Séchet, Chatains and Beugnons. This is typically approachable, with a lovely smoky reduction on the nose and juicy white fruit underneath. A very attractive and giving wine that strikes a perfect balance between peachy fruit and tangy, iodine notes.

Adam Bruntlett, Burgundy Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd