Samuel Billaud - Chablis Grand Cru 'Blanchot' White 2021
White
2021
Burgundy
Chablis
Chardonnay
Organic
Tasting Notes & Ratings
Grape
Chardonnay (100%)
Tasting notes
"This was ready to taste during my summer visit to Chablis whereas I tasted the other Grand Crus in October. It is a serious, chiseled Blanchot that faithfully reflects its terroir and its vintage. It starts with a dazzling, fresh floral array that includes lemon blossom and honeysuckle. The palate is full of sliced peaches with crushed stone nuance. The long finish bodes well for this Blanchot's age-ability. (2023)"
Expert Rating
Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy 91/100
More About The Winery
The Billaud family has been producing outstanding Chablis since 1815, and today Samuel Billaud, the 6th generation, is recognized as one of the region’s most talented winemakers. After establishing his own domaine in 2010, Samuel quickly rose from a “rising star” to being regarded among the very best in Chablis, alongside Raveneau and Dauvissat.
Samuel Billaud crafts terroir-driven wines of extraordinary precision and vibrancy. From the crisp, steely freshness of Petit Chablis to the depth and complexity of his Premier and Grand Crus, his wines crackle with minerality, tension, and elegance, perfectly capturing the essence of Chablis’ Kimmeridgian limestone soils.
International critics, including Neal Martin, consistently praise Billaud’s wines for their singular clarity and poise. They are the embodiment of purity, finesse, and ageing potential, making them highly sought after by collectors and sommeliers worldwide.