2010 Chablis 1er Cru 'Montee de Tonnerre', Jean Paul & Benoit Droin

Pale gold with a touch of green glint, this perfectly matured Premier Cru Chablis is a study in tension and elegance. The nose opens with layers of citrus oil, oyster shell and hazelnut, evolving into notes of flint, white flowers, and honeyed brioche. On the palate, it’s seamless, creamy yet crystalline, with lemon curd, almond, and saline minerality carried on a line of electric acidity. Time has softened the edges, revealing a wine of quiet power and perfect proportion.

For when: dinner’s simple, the conversation’s good, and the bottle’s too good to share.
Pairs with: Dover sole, lobster, or roast chicken with tarragon butter.
If this wine were a texture, it’d be silk laid over stone.

From one of Chablis’ greatest Premier Cru sites, Montée de Tonnerre,a slope just east of the Grand Crus, this 2010 vintage shows the precision, purity and subtle richness that define the best years. Crafted by Benoît Droin, the 14th generation of a family that has been making wine in Chablis since 1620, it reflects both tradition and technical finesse. With over a decade of bottle age, this Chablis is drinking beautifully now, offering balance, depth and that unmistakable Droin minerality that has made the domaine a benchmark for modern Chablis.