SAMUEL BILLAUD Chablis AOC 2023/24 Bottle - SUS

Description

Aromas of green apple, lemon zest and white flowers mingle with a subtle flinty note. The palate is crisp and vibrant, bright acidity propelling flavours of citrus and green pear, with a hint of saline that lifts the midpalate. Mineral-driven and focused, it balances delicate fruit intensity with nervy tension, leading to a clean, refreshing finish and a lingering stony edge. Elegant and approachable, this 100% Chardonnay shows freshness and poise, ideal for immediate enjoyment yet sturdy enough for short-term cellaring. Sustainably made at 12.5% abv, it matches beautifully with oysters, shellfish and grilled fish. Critics have noted its quality; Tim Atkin 89pts, Jasper Morris 89pts. Perfect for summer dining or as an elegant aperitif, it delivers immediate pleasure and balance.

*****

This quintessential, unoaked Chablis is made from three parcels in different sectors of the appellation; Bas Chapelots just below premier cru Montée de Tonnerre which gives richness and body, Les Pargues near the village of Préhy which contributes freshness and minerality and Les Cartes, between premiers crus Vaillons and Montmains, with its lovely fruit and generous texture.

The 2023 is one of Samuel’s best ever with invigorating fruit, excellent depth and concentration and a long finish that will enable it to gain complexity as it ages.

Jasper Morris 5 STARS: "Pale in colour, more mineral on the nose than the Petit Chablis. Very complete with a racy marine minerality cutting right through the white flesh. Perfectly positioned on the stones. Bravo. Drink from 2025-2028. Tasted Jun 2024."