Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin Chablis 1er Cru 'Mont de Milieu'

It is the sunniest "climat" in Chablis, facing due south. This warm setting coupled with quite a rich terroir offers wines that are always very opulent and very open, with white fruits (pear and vineyard peach) but also white flowers like the very aromatic "philadelphus" or mock orange. This aromatic power and richness often mask the minerality that remains understated in the early years. In contrast, after 7 to 10 years, fruit gives way to aromas of oyster shell and sea air, taking the wine back to its origins. It can therefore be drunk young on its fruit with fresh, raw vegetable-based starters or by waiting several years if matching with seafood is desired.