2021 Samuel Billaud Chablis Les Grands Terroirs

The usual three plots yielding an acceptable 25-30hl/ha. Fine and pale colour, the bouquet is correct but discreet, while showing Samuel’s habitual finesse. Really quite steely on the palate with a little squeeze of citrus, and impeccable length. Another tribute to the brilliance of Samuel Billaud’s vinification. Drink from 2024-2027. Tasted: June 2022.  Jasper Morris 89-92 - 5 Stars!

Moderate reduction pushes the fruit to the background though it seems reasonably clear that it's ripe. On the palate the medium-weight flavors are also impressively intense with solid volume and density, all wrapped in a markedly dry, complex and sneaky long finish. This fine effort is definitely quite primary and will need at least a few years to unwind.  Burghound 89-91 Outstanding Top Value!