| Category: | White Wines |
| Sub-Category: | White Wines |
| Producer: | Droin |
| Label Name: | Chablis 1er Cru Montmains |
| Vintage: | 2021 |
| Country: | France |
| Region: | Chablis, Burgundy |
| Volume: | 1500ml |
| ABV: | 13% |
| Grape(s): | Chardonnay |
| Acidity: | 4 |
| Sweetness: | 1 |
| Body: | 4 |
| Length: | 4 |
| Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
| Best Temperature: | 10-12°C |
Awards/Ratings
Selected professional scores for Droin Montmains 2021: Jasper Morris 93, Decanter 92, Vinous ~91, Wine Advocate 90 (sources: Jasper Morris/Inside Burgundy, Decanter, Vinous/Neal Martin, Wine Advocate)
Tasting Note
Mineral-driven Chablis with green apple, citrus oil, white flowers and toasted hazelnut; medium-full, textured palate, creamy lees, bright acidity and a saline, long finish.
Food Pairing
Western: oysters, scallops, turbot, grilled sea bass, roast chicken in cream sauce, goat and aged cheeses. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, miso‑glazed fish, Thai seafood salads, light coconut or lemongrass curries.
Production Method
Hand-harvested; pneumatic pressing; indigenous-yeast fermentation in stainless steel and used French oak; 8–10 months on fine lees with partial malolactic.
Vineyard Info
Domaine Jean‑Paul & Benoît Droin — historic Chablis family estate (~26 ha) owning 2.15 ha in Montmains; sustainable practices and mixed stainless steel/wood vinification.
Droin Chablis 1er Cru Montmains 2021
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