Tasting Notes & Ratings
Grape
100% Chardonnay
Tasting notes
The 2023 Chablis ‘Les Grands Terroirs’ from Domaine Samuel Billaud is a crisp, mineral-driven white that perfectly captures the essence of classic Chablis. The nose is bright and precise, offering aromas of citrus zest, green apple, and subtle herbaceous notes, underpinned by a distinct chalky minerality.
On the palate, it is vibrant and tense, with lively acidity, a saline edge, and a steely precision that gives the wine its signature freshness. Hints of pear and a touch of white stone fruit add complexity without compromising the wine’s clean, linear style.
The finish is long, pure, and mouthwatering, making this a refined and elegant Chablis with both immediate charm and aging potential.
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.