TASTING NOTES FOR Joseph Drouhin Chablis Burgundy France 2024

🍷 Appearance
Pale straw with bright green-gold highlights and excellent clarity. Fresh and luminous in the glass, reflecting the youthful purity and elegance of classic Chablis.

👃 Aromas
Fine and expressive with aromas of green apple, lemon and grapefruit complemented by white flowers and subtle stone-fruit notes. Delicate mineral and chalky characters provide the distinctive cool-climate personality associated with Chablis.

👅 Palate
Crisp, precise and beautifully balanced, delivering citrus, green apple and white peach flavours supported by vibrant acidity. A distinctive mineral character runs through the palate, adding freshness, complexity and definition.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Fine and elegant with a clean, lightly textured mouthfeel. The finish is long, refreshing and mineral-driven, leaving lingering citrus, green apple and subtle saline notes.

🍇 Overall Style
A classic expression of Chardonnay from Chablis—pure, elegant and refreshing. The 2024 combines bright citrus and orchard fruits with lively acidity and the distinctive mineral character for which the region is renowned.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with freshly shucked oysters, prawns, grilled fish, scallops, sushi, roast chicken, goat’s cheese and fresh seafood dishes.

⭐ BBD Verdict
A beautifully refined Chablis from one of Burgundy’s most respected producers. Fresh citrus and orchard fruit, vibrant acidity and a lovely mineral edge make this an elegant and extremely versatile Chardonnay. Classic Chablis with excellent purity and finesse.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷