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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€104.35 |
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Vinous (94)The 2010 Chablis Mont de Milieu has turned out beautifully. A gentle hint of spices from the oak frames layers of gorgeous, nuanced fruit. The 2010 shows the depth of the low yields with the minerality of a cool vintage and a finish is both huge and seemingly endless. It is a marvelous, complete wine that can be enjoyed now or cellared. This is a great showing from Samuel Billaud. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€120.53 |
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Vinous (94)The 2017 Chablis Mont de Milieu 1er Cru is an absolutely exquisite rendering of this site. Rich, layered and beautifully resonant in the glass, the 2017 possesses tons of depth, energy and complexity. Dried pear, marzipan, lemon confit, spice, petrol, dried flowers and chamomile are some of the many notes that grace this wonderfully inviting Chablis from Samuel Billaud. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€121.15 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2018 Chablis Mont de Milieu 1er Cru is one of the stand outs in this range. Ample and creamy, the 2018 is so wonderfully inviting, even in the early going. All the elements just come together effortlessly. Orchard fruit, citrus confit, spice, wild flowers and a touch of new oak all grace this super-expressive Chablis. The 2018 was done 80% in tank and 20% in a 450-liter oak barrel. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93+ (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€108.53 |
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Wine Advocate (93+)The 2019 Chablis 1er Cru Mont de Milieu is another taut, structured wine that had only recently been bottled when I tasted it. Unwinding in the glass with notes of orange oil, oyster shell, beeswax, buttery pastry and white flowers, it's medium to full-bodied, layered and precise, with a tightly wound core and a long, saline finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€105.42 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2021 Chablis Mont de Milieu 1er Cru is matured 80% in stainless steel and 20% in barrels for 12 months whereupon it is blended and raised for another six months. This has one of the more austere and backward bouquets from Billaud this year - one for hardcore Chablis-lovers. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, austere and linear, very saline - a serious Chablis that should only be consumed with a large plate of seafood. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. TAX
€128.93 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (94)The 2022 Chablis Mont de Milieu 1er Cru has a tightly wound nose with a hint of seaweed (Japanese wakame) infusing the malic aromas. The palate is taut and fresh, crisp and linear with fine grip, quite classical in style, which is amazing in such a hot growing season. Real nervosité and tension on the sapid finish—superb. Bottled under Diam 30. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94+ (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€116.35 |
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Vinous (94+)Cool, inward and impeccably layered from start to finish, the 2010 Chablis Montée de Tonnerre impresses for its fabulous sense of balance and poise. Slate, crushed rocks, lime and white flowers are woven together in a fabric of unusual class and elegance. All the elements fuse together impeccably here. This is a gorgeous Chablis, but it will require patience. Today the 2010 is quite reticent, but the pedigree is evident. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€119.95 |
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Vinous (92)The 2016 Chablis Montée de Tonnerre, which underwent 15 months in barrel, has a lovely dried honey and beeswax scented bouquet that gains intensity with aeration. The palate is very well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, fresh and vibrant with a tangy, saliva-inducing saline finish that feels very persistent. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€167.33 |
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Vinous (93)The 2018 Chablis Montée de Tonnerre 1er Cru comes from a hectare of 45-year-old vines and was vinified in stainless steel vats and 450-liter barrels before aging for 18 months on the lees. It has a pretty nose of orange blossom, white peach and Japanese yuzu scents that are beautifully defined. The palate is very well balanced, with Granny Smith apples and pear on the entry, a vibrant thread of acidity, and quite a linear, taut finish that is perhaps more 2017 in style. Overall, this is a superb Montée de Tonnerre for those who like "classic" Chablis. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-94 (BH) |
Inc. TAX
€109.73 |
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Burghound (91-94)Moderate but not invasive oak frames the elegant, airy and quite pretty aromas of white flowers, various citrus and oyster shell wisps. There is excellent intensity to the overtly mineral-driven middle weight flavors that flash very good cut on the sneaky long, lemony and solidly dry and firm finale. This lovely effort is a relatively classic MdT and should age accordingly. 2027+ |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (BH) |
Inc. TAX
€360.72 |
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Burghound (92-94)(from a 2.5 ha parcel of 35+ year old vines – two thirds of the blend is from Chapelot and the remainder is from Pied d’Aloup and Montée de Tonnerre proper; the Pied d’Aloup vines were planted in 1935). This would be difficult to mistake for anything other than Chablis with its aromatic profile of oyster shell, iodine, citrus and acacia blossom, all trimmed in a delicate dollop of oak. The super-sleek, intense and stylish middle weight flavors are also quite classy and I very much like the balance. This is also notably firmer and very much built-to age. Excellent. (92-94)/2030+ |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93+ (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€98.35 |
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Wine Advocate (93+)The recently bottled 2023 Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre is another success for Samuel Billaud, unfurling aromas of nashi pear, iodine, gooseberry and grapefruit. Full-bodied, ample and satiny, it offers a layered mid-palate framed by tangy acids and concludes with a long, saline finish. |
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Samuel Billaud Chablis 1er Cru Montee de Tonnerre
(6x75cl)
2023
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Burgundy | - | 93+ (WA) |
Expected Price Range
€340 -
€408
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Wine Advocate (93+)The recently bottled 2023 Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre is another success for Samuel Billaud, unfurling aromas of nashi pear, iodine, gooseberry and grapefruit. Full-bodied, ample and satiny, it offers a layered mid-palate framed by tangy acids and concludes with a long, saline finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€469.46 |
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Wine Advocate (92)Aromas of green apple, white flowers, oyster shell and beeswax introduce the 2019 Chablis 1er Cru Montmains, a medium to full-bodied, satiny and incisive wine that's quite tightly wound, built around tangy acids and chalky dry extract. This Montmains retains a very classic profile in this ripe vintage. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (DC) |
Inc. TAX
€385.92 |
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Decanter (93)Appealing already, warm and with a sunny disposition on the palate, there is plenty of driving acidity to balance. Billaud explains that the white clay gives more power. Plenty of tension here. Will age. Not at all overripe. A fine example of Montmains with the vines averaging 35 years old. No barrels. |
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Samuel Billaud Chablis 1er Cru Montmains
(6x75cl)
2023
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Burgundy | - | 90-93 (BH) |
Expected Price Range
€292 -
€351
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Burghound (90-93)(Billaud noted that of all his vineyards, Montmains was the hardest hit by the frost). A markedly floral-suffused nose proffers additional notes of pear and enough classic Chablis character to be persuasive. The medium-bodied flavors possess a gorgeous texture that is a mix of punch and refinement while delivering fine length on the equally stony finale. This too is understated and harmonious. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€1,365.07 |
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Samuel Billaud Chablis 1er Cru Sechet 2016 exemplifies the pinnacle of Burgundy’s renowned Chablis region. Crafted from meticulously selected Chardonnay grapes grown in the esteemed Sechet vineyard, this vintage showcases the unique limestone-rich terroir. Under the expert guidance of winemaker Samuel Billaud, the grapes undergo gentle hand harvesting to preserve their purity. Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, the wine retains its vibrant acidity and mineral character. A period of ageing on fine lees enhances its complexity, while avoiding oak influences ensures the expression of true Chablis finesse. Samuel Billaud, acclaimed for his dedication to sustainable viticulture and traditional methods, imbues each bottle with elegance and precision. The 2016 vintage presents a brilliant pale gold hue, promising longevity and a refined palate of citrus and flinty notes. Ideal for connoisseurs seeking authenticity and sophistication, Samuel Billaud Chablis 1er Cru Sechet 2016 is a testament to exceptional craftsmanship and Burgundy’s illustrious heritage. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€121.15 |
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Samuel Billaud Chablis 1er Cru Sechet 2016 exemplifies the pinnacle of Burgundy’s renowned Chablis region. Crafted from meticulously selected Chardonnay grapes grown in the esteemed Sechet vineyard, this vintage showcases the unique limestone-rich terroir. Under the expert guidance of winemaker Samuel Billaud, the grapes undergo gentle hand harvesting to preserve their purity. Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, the wine retains its vibrant acidity and mineral character. A period of ageing on fine lees enhances its complexity, while avoiding oak influences ensures the expression of true Chablis finesse. Samuel Billaud, acclaimed for his dedication to sustainable viticulture and traditional methods, imbues each bottle with elegance and precision. The 2016 vintage presents a brilliant pale gold hue, promising longevity and a refined palate of citrus and flinty notes. Ideal for connoisseurs seeking authenticity and sophistication, Samuel Billaud Chablis 1er Cru Sechet 2016 is a testament to exceptional craftsmanship and Burgundy’s illustrious heritage. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€128.93 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2021 Chablis Les Séchets 1er Cru has another very backward nose and raised only in stainless steel for 18 months, this is another "serious", perhaps "mean" nose that is designed for the most purist Chablis-lovers. The palate is very well balanced with a killer line of acidity, taut and fresh with a lip-smacking saline finish that begs another sip. Only to be drunk with a large plate of fresh oysters! |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (IB) |
Inc. TAX
€383.52 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95)5 Star Wine. A perfect mid lemon expression, the nose is sublime with dancing stones, and such a dynamic freshness. Wonderful finesse with its pure and balanced fruit throughout, extends so far on the back of the palate and treads with such a light touch. Drink from 2028-2038. Tasted Jun 2024. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€121.14 |
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Wine Advocate (94)The 2023 Chablis 1er Cru Séchet Vieilles Vignes has turned out beautifully, offering aromas of lemon peel, white currants, fresh spring flowers and oyster juice. Medium- to full-bodied, its layered, chiseled palate exhibits ample chalky extract, mouthwatering acidity and a long, saline finish. Tasted from barrel, I wrote that it would delight purists, and I can attest to that promise now that it is bottled. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (VN) |
In Bond
€83.00 |
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Vinous (94)The 2010 Chablis Mont de Milieu has turned out beautifully. A gentle hint of spices from the oak frames layers of gorgeous, nuanced fruit. The 2010 shows the depth of the low yields with the minerality of a cool vintage and a finish is both huge and seemingly endless. It is a marvelous, complete wine that can be enjoyed now or cellared. This is a great showing from Samuel Billaud. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (VN) |
In Bond
€97.00 |
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Vinous (94)The 2017 Chablis Mont de Milieu 1er Cru is an absolutely exquisite rendering of this site. Rich, layered and beautifully resonant in the glass, the 2017 possesses tons of depth, energy and complexity. Dried pear, marzipan, lemon confit, spice, petrol, dried flowers and chamomile are some of the many notes that grace this wonderfully inviting Chablis from Samuel Billaud. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
In Bond
€97.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2018 Chablis Mont de Milieu 1er Cru is one of the stand outs in this range. Ample and creamy, the 2018 is so wonderfully inviting, even in the early going. All the elements just come together effortlessly. Orchard fruit, citrus confit, spice, wild flowers and a touch of new oak all grace this super-expressive Chablis. The 2018 was done 80% in tank and 20% in a 450-liter oak barrel. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93+ (WA) |
In Bond
€87.00 |
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Wine Advocate (93+)The 2019 Chablis 1er Cru Mont de Milieu is another taut, structured wine that had only recently been bottled when I tasted it. Unwinding in the glass with notes of orange oil, oyster shell, beeswax, buttery pastry and white flowers, it's medium to full-bodied, layered and precise, with a tightly wound core and a long, saline finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
In Bond
€84.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2021 Chablis Mont de Milieu 1er Cru is matured 80% in stainless steel and 20% in barrels for 12 months whereupon it is blended and raised for another six months. This has one of the more austere and backward bouquets from Billaud this year - one for hardcore Chablis-lovers. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, austere and linear, very saline - a serious Chablis that should only be consumed with a large plate of seafood. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
€104.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (94)The 2022 Chablis Mont de Milieu 1er Cru has a tightly wound nose with a hint of seaweed (Japanese wakame) infusing the malic aromas. The palate is taut and fresh, crisp and linear with fine grip, quite classical in style, which is amazing in such a hot growing season. Real nervosité and tension on the sapid finish—superb. Bottled under Diam 30. Tasted blind at the annual Burgfest tasting. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94+ (VN) |
In Bond
€93.00 |
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Vinous (94+)Cool, inward and impeccably layered from start to finish, the 2010 Chablis Montée de Tonnerre impresses for its fabulous sense of balance and poise. Slate, crushed rocks, lime and white flowers are woven together in a fabric of unusual class and elegance. All the elements fuse together impeccably here. This is a gorgeous Chablis, but it will require patience. Today the 2010 is quite reticent, but the pedigree is evident. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (VN) |
In Bond
€96.00 |
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Vinous (92)The 2016 Chablis Montée de Tonnerre, which underwent 15 months in barrel, has a lovely dried honey and beeswax scented bouquet that gains intensity with aeration. The palate is very well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, fresh and vibrant with a tangy, saliva-inducing saline finish that feels very persistent. Excellent. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (VN) |
In Bond
€136.00 |
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Vinous (93)The 2018 Chablis Montée de Tonnerre 1er Cru comes from a hectare of 45-year-old vines and was vinified in stainless steel vats and 450-liter barrels before aging for 18 months on the lees. It has a pretty nose of orange blossom, white peach and Japanese yuzu scents that are beautifully defined. The palate is very well balanced, with Granny Smith apples and pear on the entry, a vibrant thread of acidity, and quite a linear, taut finish that is perhaps more 2017 in style. Overall, this is a superb Montée de Tonnerre for those who like "classic" Chablis. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91-94 (BH) |
In Bond
€88.00 |
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Burghound (91-94)Moderate but not invasive oak frames the elegant, airy and quite pretty aromas of white flowers, various citrus and oyster shell wisps. There is excellent intensity to the overtly mineral-driven middle weight flavors that flash very good cut on the sneaky long, lemony and solidly dry and firm finale. This lovely effort is a relatively classic MdT and should age accordingly. 2027+ |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (BH) |
In Bond
€280.00 |
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Burghound (92-94)(from a 2.5 ha parcel of 35+ year old vines – two thirds of the blend is from Chapelot and the remainder is from Pied d’Aloup and Montée de Tonnerre proper; the Pied d’Aloup vines were planted in 1935). This would be difficult to mistake for anything other than Chablis with its aromatic profile of oyster shell, iodine, citrus and acacia blossom, all trimmed in a delicate dollop of oak. The super-sleek, intense and stylish middle weight flavors are also quite classy and I very much like the balance. This is also notably firmer and very much built-to age. Excellent. (92-94)/2030+ |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93+ (WA) |
In Bond
€78.00 |
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Wine Advocate (93+)The recently bottled 2023 Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre is another success for Samuel Billaud, unfurling aromas of nashi pear, iodine, gooseberry and grapefruit. Full-bodied, ample and satiny, it offers a layered mid-palate framed by tangy acids and concludes with a long, saline finish. |
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Samuel Billaud Chablis 1er Cru Montee de Tonnerre
(6x75cl)
2023
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Burgundy | - | 93+ (WA) |
Expected Price Range
€340 -
€408
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Wine Advocate (93+)The recently bottled 2023 Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre is another success for Samuel Billaud, unfurling aromas of nashi pear, iodine, gooseberry and grapefruit. Full-bodied, ample and satiny, it offers a layered mid-palate framed by tangy acids and concludes with a long, saline finish. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (WA) |
In Bond
€350.00 |
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Wine Advocate (92)Aromas of green apple, white flowers, oyster shell and beeswax introduce the 2019 Chablis 1er Cru Montmains, a medium to full-bodied, satiny and incisive wine that's quite tightly wound, built around tangy acids and chalky dry extract. This Montmains retains a very classic profile in this ripe vintage. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (DC) |
In Bond
€301.00 |
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Decanter (93)Appealing already, warm and with a sunny disposition on the palate, there is plenty of driving acidity to balance. Billaud explains that the white clay gives more power. Plenty of tension here. Will age. Not at all overripe. A fine example of Montmains with the vines averaging 35 years old. No barrels. |
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Samuel Billaud Chablis 1er Cru Montmains
(6x75cl)
2023
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Burgundy | - | 90-93 (BH) |
Expected Price Range
€292 -
€351
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Burghound (90-93)(Billaud noted that of all his vineyards, Montmains was the hardest hit by the frost). A markedly floral-suffused nose proffers additional notes of pear and enough classic Chablis character to be persuasive. The medium-bodied flavors possess a gorgeous texture that is a mix of punch and refinement while delivering fine length on the equally stony finale. This too is understated and harmonious. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€1,090.00 |
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Samuel Billaud Chablis 1er Cru Sechet 2016 exemplifies the pinnacle of Burgundy’s renowned Chablis region. Crafted from meticulously selected Chardonnay grapes grown in the esteemed Sechet vineyard, this vintage showcases the unique limestone-rich terroir. Under the expert guidance of winemaker Samuel Billaud, the grapes undergo gentle hand harvesting to preserve their purity. Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, the wine retains its vibrant acidity and mineral character. A period of ageing on fine lees enhances its complexity, while avoiding oak influences ensures the expression of true Chablis finesse. Samuel Billaud, acclaimed for his dedication to sustainable viticulture and traditional methods, imbues each bottle with elegance and precision. The 2016 vintage presents a brilliant pale gold hue, promising longevity and a refined palate of citrus and flinty notes. Ideal for connoisseurs seeking authenticity and sophistication, Samuel Billaud Chablis 1er Cru Sechet 2016 is a testament to exceptional craftsmanship and Burgundy’s illustrious heritage. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
€97.00 |
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Samuel Billaud Chablis 1er Cru Sechet 2016 exemplifies the pinnacle of Burgundy’s renowned Chablis region. Crafted from meticulously selected Chardonnay grapes grown in the esteemed Sechet vineyard, this vintage showcases the unique limestone-rich terroir. Under the expert guidance of winemaker Samuel Billaud, the grapes undergo gentle hand harvesting to preserve their purity. Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, the wine retains its vibrant acidity and mineral character. A period of ageing on fine lees enhances its complexity, while avoiding oak influences ensures the expression of true Chablis finesse. Samuel Billaud, acclaimed for his dedication to sustainable viticulture and traditional methods, imbues each bottle with elegance and precision. The 2016 vintage presents a brilliant pale gold hue, promising longevity and a refined palate of citrus and flinty notes. Ideal for connoisseurs seeking authenticity and sophistication, Samuel Billaud Chablis 1er Cru Sechet 2016 is a testament to exceptional craftsmanship and Burgundy’s illustrious heritage. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (VN) |
In Bond
€104.00 |
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Vinous (92-94)The 2021 Chablis Les Séchets 1er Cru has another very backward nose and raised only in stainless steel for 18 months, this is another "serious", perhaps "mean" nose that is designed for the most purist Chablis-lovers. The palate is very well balanced with a killer line of acidity, taut and fresh with a lip-smacking saline finish that begs another sip. Only to be drunk with a large plate of fresh oysters! |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (IB) |
In Bond
€299.00 |
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Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (95)5 Star Wine. A perfect mid lemon expression, the nose is sublime with dancing stones, and such a dynamic freshness. Wonderful finesse with its pure and balanced fruit throughout, extends so far on the back of the palate and treads with such a light touch. Drink from 2028-2038. Tasted Jun 2024. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94 (WA) |
In Bond
€97.00 |
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Wine Advocate (94)The 2023 Chablis 1er Cru Séchet Vieilles Vignes has turned out beautifully, offering aromas of lemon peel, white currants, fresh spring flowers and oyster juice. Medium- to full-bodied, its layered, chiseled palate exhibits ample chalky extract, mouthwatering acidity and a long, saline finish. Tasted from barrel, I wrote that it would delight purists, and I can attest to that promise now that it is bottled. |
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There is a wealth of great French wine outside the ‘Big 4’ (Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne and Rhone). The Languedoc Roussillon with it’s herby, robust Mediterranean reds, Provence with its pale, vinous roses, Loire with its flinty Sauvignons, crunchy Cabernet Francs, and endlessly fascinating Chenins, Jura with its old fashioned curiosities… the list goes on. Tradition and terroir are the veins running through them all, making French wines still the most emulated in the world.
