Wines Chablis Jean-Paul Droin - Vosgros - 2000

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This Chablis Premier Cru “Vosgros” 2000 from Domaine Jean-Paul Droin is a remarkable white Burgundy, crafted entirely from the Chardonnay grape. The 2000 vintage, now over two decades old, lends the wine remarkable maturity and complexity. Grown on the slopes of the Vosgros lieu-dit, a recognised Premier Cru plot within Chablis, these vines thrive in classic Kimmeridgian limestone and marl soils. The terroir imparts a distinctive minerality and rare elegance typical of high-calibre Chablis. Vinification is traditional yet meticulous at Droin, focusing on the precise expression of terroir and vintage. Ageing in stainless steel and a proportion of neutral oak allows both purity of fruit and nuanced development with bottle age.

Chablis is situated in northern Burgundy, where a cool continental climate dominates, encouraging slow grape ripening and high natural acidity. Kimmeridgian soils, rich in marine fossils, are crucial to the region’s unique style, gifting Chablis its hallmark minerality and freshness. The history of winemaking in Chablis stretches back to the Middle Ages, with the Premier Cru vineyards long recognised for their potential to yield wines of great finesse and longevity. Vosgros is known for its fresh structure and generosity, making it particularly sought after among the Premier Crus.

With its evolved palate—combining preserved lemon, honeycomb, almond, flint and signature saline edge—this wine calls for refined food pairings. Serve it with classic Burgundian dishes such as escargots de Bourgogne or a warm gougère. It will also pair beautifully with oysters, shellfish, seared scallops, or a delicate fish in beurre blanc sauce. Creamy goat cheese or a light chicken fricassée would further enhance its subtlety.

For optimal enjoyment, serve this Chablis Premier Cru between 11-13°C. Decanting is not necessary but allow the wine a few minutes in the glass to reveal its complex aromatics. Enjoy it within its mature window, as it will now display tertiary notes alongside vivid minerality.