A Tale of Two Chablis

Recently I had tasted two bottles of Chablis from the same maker but from different vintages and from different climats.  I was amazed by the big differences. The common factor in both bottles was the producer Jean Paul & Benoit Droin.  The first bottle was a 2007 Chablis Grand Cru Blanchot

Over a Teochew dinner, I had high expectations of this Grand Cru. However much to my disappointment, this bottle turned out to be very average, not any different from any generic Chablis. Pleasant drinking but low on concentration and taste.  Fortunately, the producer redeemed themselves after I had the chance to try a bottle of 2009 Chablis Grand Cru Vaudesir.  

The difference was like day and night.   Here was a wine with character and complexity. With a delicate nose, it tasted of a combination of mangos and apricot with a strong hint of minerality. It had a long finish.  I believe this one has the potential to age. It will be interesting to taste this again after 3 to 5 years.