Jean Paul & Benoit Droin Chablis Premier Cru Montee de Tonnerre 2022《ZTF334》

Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin is one of the oldest wineries in the Chablis appellation. Family members have been cultivating vines here for five centuries, and since 1620, 14 generations have continued to cultivate the wine knowledge passed down from their ancestors. Founded on November 1, 2002, the Droin family has remained on this land for 14 generations.

Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin currently owns approximately 25 hectares of vineyards, spread across four appellations: Petite Chablis (1.3 hectares), Chablis (9 hectares), Premier Cru (11 hectares), and Grand Cru (4.14 hectares). These are lands and acquisitions that the family has held since the 14th century. Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin's wines now possess unparalleled elegance, finesse, and power, and their potential will only grow with further aging.

Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin is now run by Benoit Droin, the 14th generation. In 1999, the young Benoit Droin inherited the family estate, which had been passed down for nearly five centuries, from his father. Filled with passion and drive, he gradually refined the winery, innovating and pursuing ever-higher quality. In addition to building a new winery, he also leased vineyards from premium English vineyards. The vineyard area has been expanded to 25 hectares, providing a greater source of high-quality grapes. While top-tier Chablis wines are typically rich and creamy, his standard is to create the classic Chablis style: sharp, clean, spicy, and rich in pure fruit and minerality.

Montee de Tonnerre Premier Cru is one of Chablis' most acclaimed premier crus, producing wines sold worldwide. The soil here shares many characteristics with the terra blanc found on the hills of the Grand Cru vineyards. This high-quality Kimmeridgian soil further enhances the Montee de Tonnerre terroir, rich in limestone and clay, imparting a minerality and richness to the wines.