Samuel Billaud - Chablis 1er Cru 'Montmains' White 2023

Grape

100% Chardonnay

Tasting notes

The 2023 Samuel Billaud Chablis 1er Cru 'Montmains' is a classic, complex dry white with aromas of iodine, seashell, white flowers, and wet stone. The layered palate reveals green fig, tangerine, and kiwi flavors, driven by vibrant acidity and a bright, zesty, saline finish.

From Samuel Billaud, Chablis Premier Cru, Burgundy, France, 100% Chardonnay at 13% ABV. Fermented and aged in stainless steel and used oak on fine lees.

The nose shows iodine, wet stone, sea shell, and delicate white floral notes. The palate is complex and layered with green fig, kiwi, and zesty citrus/tangerine. The finish is crisp, bright, and deeply mineral, with a refreshing saline snap.

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.