Jean Paul Droin

A reference estate in Chablis

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The Domaine Jean-Paul Droin (Jean Paul and Benoît) is located in Chablis in Burgundy, and the Droin family has been established in Chablis since the 16th century. The DROIN estate currently holds an exceptional heritage of Chablis crus across 26 hectares. As for Jean-Paul Droin, he began at the domaine in 1965 at the age of 14… and retired in 2014, at which point his son Benoît succeeded him after having already spent 15 years by his side. At Domaine Jean-Paul Droin, each wine has its own identity and sincerely expresses the character of its terroir, in order to highlight the diversity of the 16 climats that make up the estate.

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€20.00 - €140.00

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Jean Paul Droin Chablis 1er cru Fourchaume 2023
11 in stock
104156
White
75cl
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Burgundy | Chablis 1er cru

Jean Paul Droin Chablis 1er cru Fourchaume 2023

€48.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€40.00 ex-VAT
Jean Paul Droin Chablis 1er cru Mont du Milieu 2023
10 in stock
113019
White
75cl
91/100
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Burgundy | Chablis 1er cru

Jean Paul Droin Chablis 1er cru Mont du Milieu 2023

€48.00 inc-VAT per bottle
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Jean Paul Droin Chablis 1er cru Fourchaume 2023
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1 in stock
113018
White
75cl
91/100
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Burgundy | Chablis 1er cru

Jean Paul Droin Chablis 1er cru Fourchaume 2023

€48.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€40.00 ex-VAT
Jean Paul Droin Chablis 1er cru Vaucoupin 2023
10 in stock
113017
White
75cl
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Burgundy | Chablis 1er cru

Jean Paul Droin Chablis 1er cru Vaucoupin 2023

€36.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€30.00 ex-VAT
Jean Paul Droin Chablis 1er cru Fourchaume 2024
6 in stock
117550
White
75cl
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Burgundy | Chablis 1er cru

Jean Paul Droin Chablis 1er cru Fourchaume 2024

€48.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€40.00 ex-VAT
Jean Paul Droin Chablis 1er cru Fourchaume 2024
12 in stock
125830
White
75cl
90/100
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Burgundy | Chablis 1er cru

Jean Paul Droin Chablis 1er cru Fourchaume 2024

€48.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€40.00 ex-VAT
Jean Paul Droin Chablis 1er cru Les Vaillons 2024
22 in stock
125832
White
75cl
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Burgundy | Chablis 1er cru

Jean Paul Droin Chablis 1er cru Les Vaillons 2024

€48.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€40.00 ex-VAT
Jean Paul Droin Chablis 1er cru Montmains 2024
12 in stock
125831
White
75cl
90/100
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Burgundy | Chablis 1er cru

Jean Paul Droin Chablis 1er cru Montmains 2024

€48.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€40.00 ex-VAT
Jean Paul Droin Chablis Grand cru Les Clos Hommage à Louis 2024
6 in stock
125833
White
75cl
93+/100
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Burgundy | Chablis Grand cru

Jean Paul Droin Chablis Grand cru Les Clos Hommage à Louis 2024

€108.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€90.00 ex-VAT
Jean Paul Droin Chablis Grand cru Valmur 2024
5 in stock
125834
White
75cl
93/100
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Burgundy | Chablis Grand cru

Jean Paul Droin Chablis Grand cru Valmur 2024

€90.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€75.00 ex-VAT
Jean Paul Droin Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre 2012
New
2 in stock
128598
White
75cl
92/100
91/100
16.5/20
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Burgundy | Chablis 1er cru

Jean Paul Droin Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre 2012

€78.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€65.00 ex-VAT
Jean Paul Droin Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre 2012
New
1 in stock
128597
White
75cl
92/100
91/100
16.5/20
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Burgundy | Chablis 1er cru

Jean Paul Droin Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre 2012

€78.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€65.00 ex-VAT
Jean Paul Droin Chablis 2012
New
3 in stock
128599
White
75cl
89/100
88/100
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Burgundy | Chablis

Jean Paul Droin Chablis 2012

€48.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€40.00 ex-VAT
Jean Paul Droin Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos 2009
New
4 in stock
128600
White
75cl
94/100
94/100
18.5/20
17/20
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Burgundy | Chablis Grand cru

Jean Paul Droin Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos 2009

€138.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€115.00 ex-VAT
Jean Paul Droin Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos 2012
New
6 in stock
128601
White
75cl
94/100
92/100
17.5/20
18/20
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Burgundy | Chablis Grand cru

Jean Paul Droin Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos 2012

€126.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€105.00 ex-VAT
Jean Paul Droin Chablis Grand Cru Valmur 2009
New
6 in stock
128602
White
75cl
94/100
92/100
17.5/20
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Burgundy | Chablis Grand cru

Jean Paul Droin Chablis Grand Cru Valmur 2009

€114.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€95.00 ex-VAT
Jean Paul Droin Chablis Grand Cru Vaudésir 2012
New
3 in stock
128603
White
75cl
93/100
92/100
17/20
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Burgundy | Chablis Grand cru

Jean Paul Droin Chablis Grand Cru Vaudésir 2012

€90.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€75.00 ex-VAT
Jean Paul Droin Petit Chablis 2009
New
3 in stock
128605
White
75cl
85/100
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Burgundy | Petit Chablis

Jean Paul Droin Petit Chablis 2009

€42.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€35.00 ex-VAT
Jean Paul Droin Petit Chablis 2009 - PROMO -5% !
New
-5%
0 in stock
128604
White
75cl
Slightly Damaged
85/100
Out of stock
Burgundy | Petit Chablis

Jean Paul Droin Petit Chablis 2009 - PROMO -5% !

€39.90 inc-VAT per bottle €42.00 inc-VAT -5%
€33.25 ex-VAT
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History of Domaine Jean-Paul Droin

The history of Domaine Jean-Paul Droin is intimately linked to that of Chablis and Burgundian viticulture. The first member of the family, Jehan Droin, is mentioned in 1547, already working the vines in this region. Since then, generations of Droins have succeeded one another, each marking their era through their involvement in the protection and promotion of Chablis wines. 

In 1923, Louis Droin, the great-grandfather of the current owner, was elected president of the Union of Vineyard Owners of Chablis, an institution that would later become the Syndicate for the Defense of the Chablis Appellation. This role testifies to the Droin family's commitment to preserving the authenticity of the region's wines, fighting against fraud and guaranteeing the origin of the wines.

Jean-Paul Droin took over the reins of the estate in 1983, gradually modernizing practices while maintaining the family heritage. He was joined by his son Benoît in 1999, a graduate in oenology from the University of Dijon, who brought with him an innovative vision, focused on precision and the expression of terroirs. In 2014, Benoît took full responsibility for the estate, and continues today to lead the vineyard to new heights while honoring family traditions.

Terroirs and Vineyards of Domaine Jean-Paul Droin

Domaine Jean-Paul Droin benefits from an exceptional position in the heart of Chablis, with a 26-hectare vineyard composed of parcels meticulously acquired over generations. This estate is spread across several prestigious appellations, including Grands Crus and Premiers Crus, which allows for the production of a varied range of wines faithfully reflecting the diversity of Chablis terroirs.

The Chablis terroir is essentially composed of Kimmeridgian soils, a geological formation dating from the Jurassic period, rich in marls and marine fossils. This soil gives Chablis wines unparalleled minerality and purity, with saline notes and unique aromas of oyster shell. The parcels of Domaine Jean-Paul Droin, located on well-exposed slopes, take full advantage of this exceptional terroir.

The vines, aged on average 45 years, are cultivated according to the principles of sustainable farming. This environmentally respectful approach favors the natural balance of the soils and the health of the vines, with minimal use of chemical treatments. Harvesting is done by hand or by machine depending on the age and accessibility of the parcels, thus ensuring an optimal harvest for each cuvée.

Winemaking at Domaine Jean-Paul Droin

Winemaking at Domaine Jean-Paul Droin is based on a subtle balance between tradition and modernity. From the 1980s, Jean-Paul Droin reintroduced the use of oak barrels for certain cuvées, in order to bring more complexity and depth to the wines. However, the proportion of new wood remains measured in order to preserve the freshness and purity of the aromas, characteristics of Chablis wines.

The grapes are carefully pressed using pneumatic presses, a gentle process that preserves the quality of the juice. Fermentation is carried out with indigenous yeasts, without external addition, in stainless steel tanks or barrels depending on the profile sought for each wine. The Droins also ensure enzymatic settling and practice light fining and filtration before bottling, thus ensuring perfect clarity without altering the structure of the wine.

The cuvées of Domaine Jean-Paul Droin

Domaine Jean-Paul Droin offers a complete range of Chablis, from emblematic wines of the appellation to Premier Cru and Grand Cru cuvées, which are among the most prestigious in Burgundy:

Petit Chablis

Chablis

Chablis 1er Cru Côte de Léchet, Montmains, Mont de Milieu, Montée de Tonnerre, Fourchaume, Vaillons, Vaulorent, Vaucoupin, Vosgros

Chablis Grand Cru Blanchot, Grenouilles, Hommage à Louis, Les Clos, Valmur, Vaudésir

Each cuvée is carefully crafted, respecting the particularities of each parcel, to allow the terroir to express itself fully. Benoît Droin, with his constant pursuit of mineral precision, refines each step of the process to produce wines that age gracefully and reveal their full complexity over the years.

The wines of Domaine Jean-Paul Droin are renowned for their longevity and their ability to evolve admirably in the bottle. Here are some recent and older vintages to discover for lovers of great white Burgundy wines: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021.

These vintages, sometimes sunny, sometimes marked by great tension, demonstrate the ability of Domaine Jean-Paul Droin wines to adapt to climatic conditions while preserving their own identity.

If you appreciate the wines of Domaine Jean-Paul Droin, we also recommend discovering the wines of other prestigious estates from Chablis, such as Domaine Dauvissat, or Domaine Raveneau.

Domaine Jean-Paul Droin is undoubtedly an essential reference for lovers of Chablis and great white wines. The richness of its terroirs, combined with know-how passed down for centuries, allows for the production of wines of exceptional quality, which accurately reflect the diversity and beauty of Chablis.

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