The 2006 Petit Chablis (grown in the “bald spot” within the woods behind Les Clos) displays remarkably ripe peach fruit along with fresh lime and pure, persistent, if simple finishing satisfaction, tinged with a hint of chalk. This will be fun to drink over the next couple of years. Benoit Droin’s recent collections display increasing mastery of his medium and continued willingness to experiment, even as he extends his range of crus. His have become some of the most interesting wines in Chablis, not to mention being outstanding values. Droin prides himself on being able to harvest ahead of most of his colleagues – which in 2006 meant in advance of the official starting date – although he adds that 2007 has proved an exception to that rule. Droin by choice sells what for the region constitutes a relatively high one third share of his wine inside France.Importer: Eric Solomon Selections, Charlotte, NC; tel. (704) 358-1565