Domaine Samuel Billaud Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos 2023

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Product Description: Authority and structure define the Domaine Samuel Billaud Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos 2023. Les Clos is the largest and most powerful of the Chablis Grand Cru vineyards, occupying a broad, sun-exposed slope directly above the town and widely considered the benchmark climat of the appellation. The vines are rooted in deep Kimmeridgian limestone packed with marine fossils, giving the wine its unmistakable chalky intensity and maritime character. The 2023 vintage balances generous ripeness with the freshness preserved by Billaud’s precise viticulture and careful harvest timing. Vinified with restraint and aged primarily in stainless steel with discreet neutral oak, the wine preserves site transparency while building quiet textural breadth. In the glass it reveals citrus peel, ripe lemon, green apple and white peach layered over pronounced crushed stone minerality. Compared with Vaudesir’s silkiness, Les Clos delivers greater density and vertical structure, showing a firm mineral backbone and notable concentration. The palate unfolds slowly, revealing depth rather than immediacy, suggesting strong ageing potential over the coming decade or more. This is a Grand Cru Chablis of stature and persistence, ideal with lobster, turbot, scallops in butter sauce or aged Comte. Tasting Notes NOSE – Powerful and mineral Aromas of lemon zest, ripe citrus, green apple and white peach with oyster shell, flint and chalk dust. PALATE – Concentrated and structured Dense yet precise, showing layered citrus, pear skin and stone fruit supported by vibrant acidity and a firm limestone core. FINISH – Long and commanding An extended, saline finish with citrus oil, wet stone and lingering chalky grip. Reviews & Accolades The Les Clos reveals aromas of citrus oil, crisp orchard fruit and oyster shell. Full-bodied, layered and concentrated, it is structured and penetrating with a long mineral finish.” — William Kelley, Wine Advocate, 95–97 points (barrel review) A powerful and impressively scaled wine, delivering excellent density and tension with pronounced stony minerality and outstanding persistence.” — Allen Meadows, Burghound, 94–96 points Authoritative yet precise, with depth at the core, saline grip and a very long finish. A classic Les Clos built for ageing.” — Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy, 95 points Finer Details: Style – White Wine Varietal – Chardonnay Country – France Region – Chablis Grand Cru, Burgundy Vineyard – Les Clos Vintage – 2023 Bottle Size – 750ml ABV – 13%