Samuel Billaud - Chablis Montmains Premier Cru 2022 (750ml)
Price: $79.99
| Producer | Samuel Billaud |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Subregion | Chablis |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Sku | 8675 |
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This is a layered wine rife with crunchy oyster shell and silex, and exhibits a range of flavor profiles from licorice to white peach to toasty baguette. This is top quality Chablis from a rising star producer – for white Burgundy lovers, this is not to be missed.
Samuel Billaud Description
Part of an esteemed Chablis family, Samuel Billaud struck out on his own in 2009 to found his eponymous domaine. He had previously been the winemaker at Domaine Billaud-Simon, which had been a shining light in the old school Chablis clubhouse of quality. Since the creation of his own label, Samuel has met with great success and moved into a new winery space in 2015 as well as purchasing four hectares of vines that had previously belonged to Domaine Billaud-Simon.
Burghound: 93 Points
Outstanding
A more elegant nose reflects aromas of algae, sea breeze, essence of pear and more obvious white floral scents. Here too there is a lovely density to the rich and generous middleweight flavors that, like the nose, are more refined on the almost salty finish where citrus-tinged acidity maintains the balance and focus. Lovely.
Vinous: 92 Points
The 2022 Chablis Montmains 1er Cru has a fresh and vibrant bouquet. A hint of chai infuses the citrus fruit, becoming increasingly mineral-driven as it opens in the glass. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity. A touch of white chocolate and peach skin gain depth towards the finish, but not letting go completely like Billaud's other Premier Crus. Still, this is a very classy Montmains.
Wine Advocate: 91 Points
The 2022 Chablis 1er Cru Montmains exhibits attractive aromas of citrus zest, sweet orchard fruit, white flowers and orange zest, followed by a medium to full-bodied, ample and fleshy palate animated by bright acids and concluding with a saline finish.
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