Drouhin Vaudon : Chablis 1er cru "Mont de Milieu" 2021

Tasting characteristics and advice for the Drouhin Vaudon Chablis Premier Cru "Mont de Milieu" 2021

Tasting

Appearance

The wine displays a bright yellow color with green highlights, reflecting the youth and freshness of this wine.

Nose

Elegant and complex, the nose reveals citrus aromas—particularly lemon and grapefruit—along with fern notes and subtle iodine nuances that underscore the hallmark minerality of the terroir.

Palate

On the palate, this wine stands out for its harmonious structure, both powerful and ample. Pronounced minerality brings a saline tension and remarkable finesse, while delicate notes of white flowers and citrus linger through to a long, refreshing finish.

Food and wine pairings

This Chablis Premier Cru pairs perfectly with a seafood platter, oysters, or shellfish. It also elegantly accompanies delicate white fish such as sole or cod, as well as aged goat cheeses.

Serving and cellaring

The Chablis Premier Cru "Mont de Milieu" 2021 is best enjoyed at a temperature of 13°C. This wine can be enjoyed now and until around 2031.

A Chablis Premier Cru true to the minerality of its Burgundian appellation

The estate

Drouhin Vaudon embodies the commitment of Maison Joseph Drouhin to the Chablis appellation since 1968. Founded in 1880 in Beaune by Joseph Drouhin, this family-owned Burgundy house is now led by the fourth generation, with Frédéric Drouhin as president. The Chablis estate, established around the Moulin de Vaudon—an 18th-century former watermill—covers thirty-eight hectares and is the largest Chablis estate fully converted to biodynamic viticulture. Under the direction of Philippe and Véronique Drouhin, the estate represents Burgundy excellence through terroir-respectful practices.

The vineyard

The Climat Mont de Milieu, located to the southeast of the Chablis Grands Crus hillside, enjoys a particularly favorable south and southeast exposure. The vines are planted on a slope sheltered from northerly winds, offering optimal sunshine from morning to evening. The soil is made up of Kimmeridgian limestone rich in marine fossils, combining calcareous clays and small white stones. This geological composition gives the wines a distinctive minerality and hallmark salinity. The estate follows rigorous biodynamic viticulture, with yields intentionally 20% below the limits permitted under the appellation.

The vintage

The 2021 vintage was marked by challenging weather conditions in Bourgogne, notably episodes of spring frost and unstable weather. These hazards resulted in the smallest harvest in the region’s recent history. Despite these challenges, the vintage’s whites stand out for their remarkable balance and delicate aromatics, with ripeness achieved and a structure tending toward softness and fleshy texture.

Vinification and aging

The Chablis Premier Cru "Mont de Milieu" 2021 is made from grapes harvested by hand into ventilated crates, followed by meticulous sorting. Slow pressing of whole clusters in a pneumatic press makes it possible to separate the last-press juices. After light settling, the juices ferment in stainless-steel tanks. Aging takes place exclusively in tank for eight to ten months, preserving freshness and the pure expression of the terroir, without the influence of oak.

Grape variety

100% Chardonnay