Samuel Billaud - Chablis Grand Cru 'Les Preuses' White 2021
White
2021
Burgundy
Chablis Grand Cru
Chardonnay
Organic
Tasting Notes & Ratings
Grape
100% Chardonnay
Tasting notes
A refined and elegant wine, opening with aromatic notes of citrus oil, green apple, white flowers, and subtle saline minerality. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied yet precise, with a satin-like texture, vibrant acidity, and layered flavors of pomelo, stone fruit, and crushed chalk. The finish is long and focused, driven by mineral tension and a touch of white pepper. Aged on fine lees for added depth, it shows both immediate finesse and excellent aging potential.
Expert rating
93/100 - Jasper Morris
A clear pale colour, with a little more opulence on the nose, even a suggestion of honeysuckle. Balanced on the palate between quite fine white fruit and the saline notes which are quite evident in 2021, with a fine long finish. A seasoning of salt and lemon. Will be approachable reasonably young.
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.