The 2023 Albariño, which represents their take of the vintage, was produced with grapes from 165 hectares of the 14 hectares they own. It goes back to the alcoholic degree of 2021, 12.5%, compared with the 13.5% of 2022. 2023 seems to be somewhere in betw...
Inviting aromas of lemon peel, wet stone and white tea. Medium-to full-bodied with a lovely, silky texture. Even-keeled and bright with a mineral backbone that adds complexity to the citrus palate. A charmer. Drink now.
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A whiff of lemon oil mixes with sweet mint and crushed rocks as the 2024 Etna Bianco opens in the glass. This is juicy and playful in feel with ripe melon and a cascade of inner florals that swirl throughout. It leaves a salty sensation and nuances of ...
The 2022 Chablis Village has a crisp, focused bouquet with hints of pressed white flowers and wet stone. The elegant palate has flecks of white peach and apricot, balanced and lovely with a charming, precise finish. This is very capable and should age wel...
Aromas of citrus blossom, orange oil, white flowers, iodine and honey introduce the 2023 Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre, a medium to full-bodied, satiny and layered wine that's rich and dense. It's a strong effort with good cellaring potential.
With the 2023 Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos Hommage à Louis, the Droins have regained the right to designate Les Clos on the label from the INAO, but they're also continuing with the Hommage à Louis moniker. Whatever its name, the wine is lovely, opening in ...
The 2024 Chablis Mont de Milieu 1er Cru has a cohesive, finely delineated bouquet with Crustacea and sea spray scents intermixed with lemon verbena and apple blossom. The palate is very well balanced with pretty notes of apricot, clementine and a littl...