Jean-Paul Droin, Chablis Vaulorent other_regions_italy evoking flavors of cherry

evoking flavors of cherry

It was a most unusual year that was cold and rainy and allowed for no irrigation

The 2012 Pavillon Rouge is soft

There is outstanding volume to the rich and succulent broad-shouldered flavors that possess focused power on the beautifully long and sappy mineral-infused finish that is shaped by citrus-tinged acidity

Otherwise there is excellent volume and mid-palate density supporting the discreetly mineral-inflected flavors that exhibit a noticeably dry but not really bitter finish where the wood reemerges

Jean-Paul Droin, Chablis Vaulorent other_regions_italy evoking flavors of cherry(from a . 33 ha parcel). A much cooler though still ripe nose reflects pure, airy and elegant notes of oyster shell, quinine, pear and tidal pool. The rich, generous and refined medium bodied flavors are shaped by lemon tinged acidity on the agreeably dry youthfully austere finale. This quality effort should amply reward mid term cellaring.