2023, Domaine Samuel Billaud, CHABLIS, 1er Cru, 'Les Fourneaux'

From two locations, Côte Pré-Girot and Les Fourneaux. Old vines in the latter on a very limestone bed. The bouquet is discreet, the palate is rather fine, with very evenly spread ripe citrus, plenty of stones, and very good length. Drink from 2027-2032.
**** 90-92 Jasper Morris MW.

This exotic wine boasts aromas of passion fruit, pomelo and ripe yellow plums, touched with oyster shell and a hint of smoky reduction. There is rewarding richness here, but there is also plenty of fresh acidity and energy on the palate. The grapes are from the white marl soils of the well-protected, south-facing slopes in the village of Fleys, not far from the Mont de Milieu.
93 Charles Curtis MW, Decanter.

Only stainless steel. 40 year old vines. Light straw gold. Pure and moreish expression - wanted to keep inhaling it! Lightly tropical and floral nose. Apples, papaya, pineapple. Lovely lemon zesty minerality. Nice long finish.
Katharine Maude 08/04/2025