2022 Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin Vaillons Chablis Premier Cru

Other Reviews....
A slightly cooler if still ripe nose reflects notes of white pepper, plenty of citrus influence and discreet shellfish nuances. Here too the palate impression of the middleweight flavors is one of richness and generosity yet the supporting acidity is both a little firmer and a bit brighter as well. This delicious effort could use better depth but more should reasonably develop with a few years of aging. Drink through 2027+.
90-92 points
Allen Meadows - Burghound

The 2022 Chablis Vaillons 1er Cru has a complex bouquet with touches of white peach and a muscat-like scent, very focused and seductive. The palate conveys energy and vigor with citrus fruit and hints of orange zest towards the persistent finish. Superb. Drink 2025-2037.
92-94 points
Neal Martin - Vinous

Ready for bottling. 20% barrel this year, some new. A glowing lemon and lime colour. There is a strictness to the nose, along with the concentration of the vintage. Then more opulence starts to show, ripe lemons here. A future waxiness. The stones turn up at the back, as they should, and the sun-kissed lemons infiltrate the finish. This is going to be lovely. Drink from 2027-2032.
91-93 points
Jasper Morris MW - Inside Burgundy

Very elegant, perfumed floral notes to the fore, allied with sunny, ripe stone fruit. Quite delicate and refined on the nose. Good volume in the mouth with fine acidity to finish. A blend of five different climats.
92 points
Andy Howard MW - Decanter