Domaine Samuel Billaud Chablis Grand Cru 'Vaudesir' White 2020

Grape

100% Chardonnay

Tasting notes

A brilliant expression of Grand Cru Chablis, this wine opens with a fine, aromatic bouquet of white flowers, orange oil, and nutmeg, lifted by subtle herbaceous and mineral undertones. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied, revealing depth and concentration with a vivid tension that speaks to the site's chalky terroir. The finish is persistent and saline, offering a refreshing clarity and precision.

This is a highly refined and age-worthy Chablis, combining elegance and structure with impressive aging potential. A wine of nuance, balance, and poise.

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.

Expert ratings

"From three parcels, the 2020 Chablis Vaudésir Grand Cru has an expressive bouquet with orchard fruit, orange blossom and light chalky aromas, showing more complexity than the Blanchots. The palate is well balanced with a taut line of acidity, nicely focused, quite saline in the mouth, but (again) it needs more substance and grip on the finish." Vinous, 91 Points

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