2023 - Petit Chablis, Samuel Billaud

Country: France |
Region: Burgundy |
Appellation: Petit Chablis |
Producer: Samuel Billaud |
Colour: White |
ABV: 12.5% |
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Tasting Notes

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Robert Parker Wine Advocate Kristaps Karklins - 06 Mar 25
Samuel Billaud’s 2023 Petit Chablis derives from 40-year-old vines in Sur les Clos, based on Portlandian limestone. It wafts from the glass with aromas of lemon zest, oyster shell, acacia and a hint of youthful reduction. On the palate, it’s medium-bodied and taut and more mineral-driven than fruity, a considerable performance for the appellation.
Drinking Date: 2025 - 2034
16.5
Jancis Robinson Julia Harding - 09 Jan 25
Pale and lemony. A fine stony freshness with good depth for a Petit Chablis and attractive creamy texture. Fresh and yet gentle and surprisingly long. (JH)
Drinking Date: 2025 - 2028
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Chablis

Chablis, the northernmost Burgundy region, is famed for its crisp, mineral-driven Chardonnay wines. Unlike rich, oaky Chardonnays, Chablis wines, influenced by the cool climate and limestone-rich soils, feature vibrant acidity and flavours of green apple, citrus, and flint. Ideal with seafood, especially oysters, Chablis wines come in four appellations: Petit Chablis, Chablis, Chablis Premier Cru, and Chablis Grand Cru. Esteemed producers like Domaine William Fèvre, François Raveneau, and Vincent Dauvissat are known for their classic, terroir-expressive wines.