1 | Wine | Chablis, 86 or higher, 2011

"A faint lactic note on the nose, along with grapefruit, flowers and spearmint. Good cut to its grapefruit and mineral flavors. Finishes fresh and firm."

"The 2011 Chablis Montmains possesses striking aromatics and gorgeous delineation in its fruit. Light floral honey, lychee, apricots and tangerine meld together beautifully in this seamless, layered Chablis. The Montmains looks to be another wine with immense early appeal. Michel has two parcels in Montmains and notes this cool, windy site is often vulnerable to frost."

"Something struck me when I tasted Droin’s 2011 Chablis Les Clos. In many ways, Clos encapsulates elements of all the top neighboring sites while retaining an elusive personality that is hard, if not virtually impossible, to peg down. Constantly changing in the class, the 2011 Clos seduces the palate and intellect with endless layers of salt, crushed rocks, apricots, nectarines and ash. The finish is long, intense and utterly impeccable. This is a hugely promising 2011."

"The 2011 Chablis Vaillons takes hold of the palate and never lets up. It boasts gorgeous persistence in an understated style that is hugely appealing. The 20% oak is very nicely integrated."