Domaine Samuel Billaud Chablis Grand Cru Les Preuses 2023

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Product Description: Elegance and precision characterise the Domaine Samuel Billaud Chablis Grand Cru Les Preuses 2023. Situated on a gently sloping section of the Grand Cru hillside between Vaudesir and Bougros, Les Preuses is revered for wines that unite refinement with quiet power. The vineyard rests on classic Kimmeridgian limestone soils packed with marine fossils, giving the wine its unmistakable chalky minerality and saline lift. The 2023 vintage delivered beautifully balanced fruit, combining ripe citrus character with preserved natural acidity. Samuel Billaud’s careful vinification, favouring stainless steel and restrained neutral oak, allows the terroir to express itself with clarity and composure. Aromatically the wine shows lemon peel, white peach and green apple layered over crushed shell and wet stone. On the palate it is poised and finely textured, neither as delicate as Blanchot nor as powerful as Les Clos, instead occupying a harmonious middle ground. The structure is firm yet polished, supported by a persistent mineral backbone and vibrant energy. With cellaring it will develop greater complexity while retaining freshness and definition. It pairs beautifully with lobster, scallops, turbot and refined shellfish dishes. Tasting Notes NOSE – Refined and mineral Aromas of lemon zest, green apple and white peach with oyster shell, chalk dust and subtle floral hints. PALATE – Balanced and precise Citrus and orchard fruit framed by lively acidity, silky texture and a pronounced limestone mineral core. FINISH – Long and harmonious A persistent finish with saline freshness, citrus oil and lingering stony minerality. Reviews & Accolades Aromas of citrus oil, pear and white flowers introduce a medium to full-bodied, layered wine with fine concentration, lively acids and a long, mineral finish.” — William Kelley, Wine Advocate, 94–96 points (barrel review) A particularly well-balanced Preuses showing finesse, tension and excellent persistence supported by a refined mineral backbone.” — Allen Meadows, Burghound, 93–95 points Pure and composed, with fine fruit, chalky structure and impressive length.” — Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy, approx. 94 points Finer Details: Style – White Wine Varietal – Chardonnay Country – France Region – Chablis Grand Cru, Burgundy Vineyard – Les Preuses Vintage – 2023 Bottle Size – 750ml ABV – 13%