Droin, one of my favorite Chablis producers, made a spectacular Vosgros in 2022. This lesser known Premier Cru vineyard lies south of the town of Chablis itself, on the left side of Serein River. The vineyard has the best of both worlds, lying in a cool valley, yet mostly as a west-facing amphitheater that assures excellent ripening. Its exposure, and Droin’s talents, explain the ideal balance between weight, minerals, and verve. Hard to resist now, it undoubtedly will gain more complexity with bottle age. The vineyard’s uncelebrated name likely explains why its quality-to-price ratio is so high.
95 Michael Apstein – December 17, 2025