Domaine Samuel Billaud Petit Chablis 2023

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Product Description:The 2023 Domaine Samuel Billaud Petit Chablis is a clear expression of Chardonnay grown on the limestone rich heights above the Chablis grands crus. Sourced from a small parcel planted in 1976 on Portlandian soils near Sur Les Clos, it shows the purity and definition that have made Billaud one of the region’s most respected voices. The wine is bright and mineral, shaped by altitude, cool breezes and the rocky terrain that lends both tension and clarity. Fermented in stainless steel and matured for around twelve months on fine lees, the 2023 release balances freshness with gentle texture. Gooseberry, lemon peel and white peach sit over a flinty core, while a subtle saline line reflects the vineyard’s limestone base. It feels taut and precise on the palate, with acidity that carries the flavours cleanly through a lightly structured finish. This is a lifted and contemporary take on Petit Chablis, well suited to seafood or as a finely etched aperitif. Samuel Billaud continues to refine his approach, drawing on deep regional knowledge and attentive vineyard work. The emphasis is always on transparency and detail, allowing each parcel to speak clearly. In 2023, that approach results in a wine that overdelivers for its appellation, offering poise, minerality and quiet complexity. Tasting NotesNOSE– Fresh and flintyAromas of gooseberry, lemon peel and white peach with hints of citrus zest and oyster shell. PALATE– Bright and mineralCrisp acidity supports citrus and stone fruit, carried by a saline, finely textured line. FINISH– Clean and persistentA taut, mineral close with subtle salinity and notable length for the style. Reviews & AccoladesLively and pure, with gooseberry, lemon peel and white peaches, plus a distinct flinty mineral note and a persistent finish.” — Decanter, 92 points Fine, classy dry fruit and clear salinity, one of the best examples of the appellation.” — Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy Lemon zest, oyster shell and acacia, more mineral than fruity, a considerable performance for the appellation.” — Wine Advocate Finer Details:Style – White WineVarietal – ChardonnayCountry – FranceRegion – ChablisVintage – 2023Bottle Size – 750mlABV – 12.5%