JKT

9.0

At Pino hosted tasting with winery reps.
Young. Good but not up there with Pino’s collection. Very promising for the future — 4 months ago

Ericsson

9.0

Hump day wine for around twenty bucks and worth every cent. Rustic and acidic with low tannins, medium alcohol and a short finish of red fruit. Balanced wine with medium intensity but oxidizes rapidly (don’t plan on saving it for the next day, the fruit will be gone). — 3 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

@Delectable this is 2014 Jean-Paul & Benoît Droin, “Blanchot”

The nose reveals; candle wax, lemons, green apple, overripe pineapple, kiwi, lime pulp, pear, white peach, apricots, peach, topical melons, beeswax, honeysuckle, vanillin, creamy butter, fresh herbs, caramel, subtle chalkiness, sea fossils, limestone, grey volcanics, the lemon in Lemon Pledge, green grass, dry straw, glazed, brown butter, with fruit blossoms, yellow lilies, jasmine & spring flowers.

The palate is; rich, lush, round, waxy and elegantly smooth. Excellent viscosity. Glorious as it slips over the beautiful mouthfeel. Sour lemons, green apple, overripe pineapple, kiwi, lime pulp & candy, pear, white peach, apricots, peach, guava, topical melons, beeswax, candle wax, honeysuckle, vanillin, creamy butter, fresh herbs, caramel, subtle chalkiness, sea fossils, saline, limestone, grey volcanics, the lemon in Lemon Pledge, green grass, dry straw, glazed, brown butter with fruit blossoms, yellow lilies, jasmine & spring flowers. The acidity is; round, phat & lively. The finish is; polish, rich, lush, balance fruit & earth and has no hiccups. Great wire to wire.

Photos of; one of their Vineyards, Benoît Droin tasting through his wines & Domaine Jean-Paul & Benoît Droin,

Producer notes; The Droins have been producing wines in Chablis for nearly 400 years (their history as vignerons goes back at least to 1620). Benoît is the 14th generation guardian.

The Domaine has 13 hectares of vineyards and produces 14 different wines, including Petit Chablis, Chablis, 7 Premiers Crus and 5 Grand Crus. They prune specific to each vineyard. The wines are fermented differently by vineyard.

All their wines are fermented in mature oak. The Blanchots are all fermented and matured in tank. Vaillons, Mont de Milieu and Montée de Tonnerre receive 25 per cent of barrel fermentation and maturation, 35 per cent for Vosgros and Vaudésir, 40 per cent for Montmains and Valmur, peaking at 50 per cent for Fourchaume, Grenouilles and Les Clos. However the age of the oak and the choice of tonnelier may vary according to the cuvée. The maximum new oak is ten per cent in the Grand Crus. — 6 years ago

Dave Montagne

9.2

Very good. Earthy with some pleasant funk. Reminded me a little bit of Clos de Trias Ventoux rouge. Took a bottle home as well. — 8 years ago

Narun P

9.0

100% Pinot Noir.

Medium garnet with bricked/sun-dried undertone. Clear and compact rim.

Lots of secondary characters showing in the aromas with cured meat, mushroom, old leather, dried cherry. Yet decent amount of fresh (and almost candied) red fruits still very much present.

The palate is less integrated (and probably less interesting). Integrated tannin, medium high acidity, medium bodied, dry. Traces of un-integrated new oak spices, red candied cherry, vanilla seeds, cinnamon stick with some complexity developing in the background.

Overall, this wine confuses me a little with its future direction but at the moment I like it enough to happily drink a few glasses if offered. 90. — 9 years ago

Trevor Maskell

9.6

One of the best Barossa Whites I've ever tried. Impeccable flavour vs body and the tension is sexy. It's not big, but it just keeps giving. 66 Marsanne, 34 Roussanne. It's worth every cent and worth hunting down. It's that good. — 10 years ago

Helen Arvanitopoulos

9.2

Oh my. This was the most purest drinking burgundy I have had in a very long time. This felt like the most beautiful wine that was running down my throat. My friend and I were absolutely in awe at the red fruits the freshness of the red cherries. No wonder it’s a premier cru. Amazing. Can’t wait to get another one — 5 months ago

Christian Fischer

9.2

A pleasant typical Chardonnay Champagne. Not worth the list price, but with the massive discount down to $26 worth every cent. Great QPR. Would definitely rebuy at that price — 6 years ago

Antonio Gianola

8.9

A bit full and round for Beaune but a lovely drink — 6 years ago

Kimberly Jamrozek

9.0

One of my finds on the way home from the Milwaukee. The sign said 1 cent wine sale why wouldn't I stop?😉 — 8 years ago

Chris England

9.3

Wow, are you kidding me? £32 for this amazing aged Pomerol from a top Chateau - worth every penny/cent 👍 In a perfect peak spot right now 😉

📍 Chateau Clos L'Eglise 2007

🏵 93 points

🍇 70% Merlot & 30% Cabernet Franc

🍷 Deep blackened opaque ruby

👃 Smokey charred oak bathed in liquorice, dirty dirty soggy earth, tobacco, minerals & wet leaves with dark berries, rich gooey damson, dark cherry & black tea - yummy nasal nookie 😍

👄 Med+ body smooth chewy dark rich plum in stewed black berries, liquorice & creamy thick mocha w/ a mineral rock undertone

🎯 Long earthy creamy silk mocha dark plum & berry liquorice kiss w/ a touch of dry minerality — 8 years ago

Ron R

9.6

A truly stunning example from beginning to end. Plush, rich, dense, yet not exuberant. Lovely nose, with a palete, which exuded poise and restraint. Coffee, blueberries, and brown sugar float on. Worth every cent. — 9 years ago

with Anne-marie

Ron R

9.0

Haven't tasted this in years. Couldn't resist for $14.99 and WS 92 rating.
For the price, we were impressed. Worth every cent. Good fruit profile with bright acidity and 14.5% abv. Another 12 months in the bottle will take this to a better place. But for $15, why wait? — 9 years ago

with Anne-marie

Ted

9.0

Deep color. Light bodied. Black cherry with balanced acidity. — 6 months ago

with Jeni

Janek Kräuter

8.9

Ein echter Italiener! Rot, fruchtig, vollmundig und eher halbtrocken.
Peter sagt "Waldbeeren". Da gehe ich mit.
#salento
Ca. 8 € und jeden Cent wert. — 5 years ago

Fred Foos

9.0

Very light and refreshing. Definitely less dry than expected, very shareable. Would buy again. Bevmo 5 cent sale — 6 years ago

Ron R

9.7

Sheer brilliance!
Loved this SB... First time tasting this. Worth every cent. Son-in-law in the foreground. — 7 years ago

with Mo, Anne-marie and 3 others

Andrew Willingham

9.2

What an amazing blend! This is a strong, funky wine that slaps you right in the face! Bright purple/magenta, sediment, lots of viscosity, powerful nose sees ripe cherries, oak, vanilla, cured meats, palette sees bright ripe cherries, lots of acid, medium+ tannins, high alcohol finish. This is an extreme, untamed, wild wine in every sense. Enjoyable, invigorating! — 8 years ago

Sheri Rossillo

9.5

My go to champagne. Love blanc de blanc just the right amount of dryness. Can get from BevMo 2 for $20 on their 5 cent sale. Don't let the price fool you- give it a try. — 9 years ago

Jennifer V. Cole

9.3

100% Pinot Meunier champagne without bubbles. Brilliant expression of how Bedel makes wine first and foremost. — 9 years ago