All White Burgundy
All White Burgundy
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(6x75cl) 2014Vinous (92+)
Pure aromas of lemon and crushed stone. Sappy and dense, communicating an impression of tightly coiled citrussy energy. Complex, harmonious Meursault with fruit sweetness nicely supported by savory minerality. Has the concentration to age slowly and gracefully.Inc. VAT£3,613.19 -
Vinous (90)
The 2019 Meursault Les Vireuils has a pretty bouquet with orchard fruit, hints of apricot and just a touch of almond coming through with aeration. The palate is well balanced with an edgy opening, quite sharp at first, orange zest and a touch of tangerine. A citric finish just needs a little more length. This will develop with bottle age but I would afford it 3 to 4 years in the cellar.Inc. VAT£494.66 -
(6x75cl) 2019Vinous (90)
The 2019 Meursault Les Vireuils has a pretty bouquet with orchard fruit, hints of apricot and just a touch of almond coming through with aeration. The palate is well balanced with an edgy opening, quite sharp at first, orange zest and a touch of tangerine. A citric finish just needs a little more length. This will develop with bottle age but I would afford it 3 to 4 years in the cellar.Inc. VAT£2,438.75 -
(1x75cl) 2020Burghound (90-93)
Outstanding Top value. This is more floral still with its ripe array of white peach, passion fruit and cool citrus elements. The relatively round and rich medium-bodied flavors brim with both dry extract and minerality on the focused and exceptionally persistent finish. This beautifully balanced effort is terrific for its level.Inc. VAT£444.00 -
(6x75cl) 2022Indulge your palate with the enchanting Roulot Meursault Vireuils Blanc 2022, a white wine that exudes old-world charm and elegance. Expertly crafted in the heart of Burgundy, France by the veteran winemaker, Guy Roulot, this exquisite Meursault Vireuils is known for its balanced minerality, graceful aging and notable complexity.
The Roulot Meursault Vireuils Blanc 2022 embodies precision and purity from the carefully selected Chardonnay grapes. Painstakingly hand-harvested, the fruit undergoes traditional vinification, resulting in an opulent mouthfeel synonymous with the Roulot vineyard. This 2022 vintage elegantly marries vibrant citrus notes with delicate undertones of hazelnut and freshly baked bread.
Widely recognised for his meticulous attention to detail, Guy Roulot has elevated the Roulot Meursault Vireuils Blanc 2022 as a standard-bearer for Meursault whites. An inimitable exploration of the terroir's richness, this wine is truly the connoisseur's choice.
Inc. VAT£2,337.89 -
Vinous (93-95)
The 2021 Chablis Les Fourneaux 1er Cru has a superb bouquet with scents of dried honey, wax resin and flinty aromas, powerful and very well focused. The palate is very well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, taut and fresh, lovely salinity lending tension and persistence on the finish. As good a Fourneaux as you will find.Inc. VAT£748.87 -
(6x75cl) 2022Burghound (91)
(from Côte de Près Girots and Morein). A discreet but not invisible application of wood sets off aromas of slightly riper white and yellow peach with subtle Chablis influence, in particular iodine. There is again excellent volume to the sappy and beguilingly textured medium weight flavors that possess solid power if limited refinement on the citrus rind and quinine-inflected finish that is firm enough to repay mid-term keeping.Inc. VAT£352.40 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93)
5 Star Wine. Bottled November. Clear mid lemon. The nose is stricter than the 2023, more a classic Vaillons, with mineral purity, white fruit, plenty of flesh but nicely balanced by the lees work. Very long finish here, an exceptionally fine Vaillons. The aftertaste just keeps on delivering. Drink from 2027-2035. Tasted Jun 2024.Inc. VAT£503.09 -
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.Inc. VAT£90.53 -
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.Inc. VAT£106.79 -
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.Inc. VAT£104.93 -
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.Inc. VAT£93.59 -
(1x75cl) 2021
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.Inc. VAT£103.45 -
Samuel Billaud Chablis 1er Cru Mont de Milieu 2022 exemplifies the refined elegance of Burgundy’s esteemed Chablis region. Cultivated in the prestigious Mont de Milieu vineyard, the Chardonnay grapes are meticulously hand-harvested from Kimmeridgian limestone soils, bestowing the wine with exceptional minerality and vibrant acidity. Under Samuel Billaud’s expert stewardship, the winemaking process embraces traditional techniques, including cold fermentation in stainless steel tanks to preserve the grape’s pure fruit expression and subtle complexity. The 2022 vintage presents a luminous pale gold hue, unveiling aromas of green apple, citrus blossom, and a hint of flint. On the palate, it delivers a harmonious balance of freshness and depth, with a crisp, lingering finish that underscores its Premier Cru status. Perfectly suited to accompany seafood, poultry, or fine cheeses, this wine is a testament to Samuel Billaud’s dedication to quality and the distinctive character of Chablis terroir.
Inc. VAT£111.59 -
(1x75cl) 2023Wine Advocate (92)
The 2023 Chablis 1er Cru Mont de Milieu is a tensile, incisive wine that opens in the glass with notes of orange peel, beeswax and gooseberry mingled with oyster juice. Medium- to full-bodied, it is taut and precise, with a tightly coiled core and a mouthwatering, saline-tinged finish.Inc. VAT£112.13 -
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.Inc. VAT£101.33 -
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.Inc. VAT£103.73 -
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.Inc. VAT£145.19 -
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+Inc. VAT£661.27 -
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+Inc. VAT£94.79 -
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+Inc. VAT£315.49 -
Vinous (94)
The 2021 Chablis Montée de Tonnerre 1er Cru retains its serious and backward nose, very saline and still with that faint tang of kelp/Japanese nori. The palate is beautifully balanced with a keen thread of acidity, notes of orange rind and a more malic finish than I recall, yet with the same wondrous elegance and poise. This will age wonderfully in bottle and require time for the aromatics to awaken.Inc. VAT£897.40 -
Vinous (93-95)
The 2022 Chablis Montée de Tonnerre 1er Cru comes from two parcels (one in Haut Chapelot near Raveneau and the other in Montée de Tonnerre lieu-dit). The strict nose has crushed stone scents, hints of damp moss and sea cave. Very fine delineation. The palate has a penetrating entry with another killer line of acidity. It is tensile and steely with serious weight towards the grippy finish. Very sustained, this is a brilliant Montée de Tonnerre.Inc. VAT£394.69 -
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.Inc. VAT£85.73 -
(6x75cl) 2023Wine 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.Expected Price Range£256 - £313 -
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.Inc. VAT£409.00 -
(12x75cl) 2021Jancis Robinson (17)
Creamier on the nose than the straight Chablis. Seductive and fresh at the same time and the merest hint of white blossom as it opens in the glass. Deep-fruited and a rounded but firm texture all tied up in perfect freshness. Long and vibrant.Inc. VAT£594.42 -
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.Inc. VAT£335.89 -
(6x75cl) 2023Burghound (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.Expected Price Range£220 - £269 -
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.
Inc. VAT£104.93
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(6x75cl) 2014
Vinous (92+)
Pure aromas of lemon and crushed stone. Sappy and dense, communicating an impression of tightly coiled citrussy energy. Complex, harmonious Meursault with fruit sweetness nicely supported by savory minerality. Has the concentration to age slowly and gracefully.In Bond£2,991.75 -
Vinous (90)
The 2019 Meursault Les Vireuils has a pretty bouquet with orchard fruit, hints of apricot and just a touch of almond coming through with aeration. The palate is well balanced with an edgy opening, quite sharp at first, orange zest and a touch of tangerine. A citric finish just needs a little more length. This will develop with bottle age but I would afford it 3 to 4 years in the cellar.Inc. VAT£490.80 -
(6x75cl) 2019
Vinous (90)
The 2019 Meursault Les Vireuils has a pretty bouquet with orchard fruit, hints of apricot and just a touch of almond coming through with aeration. The palate is well balanced with an edgy opening, quite sharp at first, orange zest and a touch of tangerine. A citric finish just needs a little more length. This will develop with bottle age but I would afford it 3 to 4 years in the cellar.In Bond£2,013.00 -
(1x75cl) 2020
Burghound (90-93)
Outstanding Top value. This is more floral still with its ripe array of white peach, passion fruit and cool citrus elements. The relatively round and rich medium-bodied flavors brim with both dry extract and minerality on the focused and exceptionally persistent finish. This beautifully balanced effort is terrific for its level.In Bond£367.01 -
(6x75cl) 2022
Indulge your palate with the enchanting Roulot Meursault Vireuils Blanc 2022, a white wine that exudes old-world charm and elegance. Expertly crafted in the heart of Burgundy, France by the veteran winemaker, Guy Roulot, this exquisite Meursault Vireuils is known for its balanced minerality, graceful aging and notable complexity.
The Roulot Meursault Vireuils Blanc 2022 embodies precision and purity from the carefully selected Chardonnay grapes. Painstakingly hand-harvested, the fruit undergoes traditional vinification, resulting in an opulent mouthfeel synonymous with the Roulot vineyard. This 2022 vintage elegantly marries vibrant citrus notes with delicate undertones of hazelnut and freshly baked bread.
Widely recognised for his meticulous attention to detail, Guy Roulot has elevated the Roulot Meursault Vireuils Blanc 2022 as a standard-bearer for Meursault whites. An inimitable exploration of the terroir's richness, this wine is truly the connoisseur's choice.
In Bond£1,929.00 -
Vinous (93-95)
The 2021 Chablis Les Fourneaux 1er Cru has a superb bouquet with scents of dried honey, wax resin and flinty aromas, powerful and very well focused. The palate is very well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, taut and fresh, lovely salinity lending tension and persistence on the finish. As good a Fourneaux as you will find.In Bond£592.00 -
(6x75cl) 2022
Burghound (91)
(from Côte de Près Girots and Morein). A discreet but not invisible application of wood sets off aromas of slightly riper white and yellow peach with subtle Chablis influence, in particular iodine. There is again excellent volume to the sappy and beguilingly textured medium weight flavors that possess solid power if limited refinement on the citrus rind and quinine-inflected finish that is firm enough to repay mid-term keeping.In Bond£273.00 -
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (93)
5 Star Wine. Bottled November. Clear mid lemon. The nose is stricter than the 2023, more a classic Vaillons, with mineral purity, white fruit, plenty of flesh but nicely balanced by the lees work. Very long finish here, an exceptionally fine Vaillons. The aftertaste just keeps on delivering. Drink from 2027-2035. Tasted Jun 2024.In Bond£400.00 -
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.In Bond£72.00 -
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.In Bond£86.00 -
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.In Bond£84.00 -
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.In Bond£75.00 -
(1x75cl) 2021
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.In Bond£83.00 -
Samuel Billaud Chablis 1er Cru Mont de Milieu 2022 exemplifies the refined elegance of Burgundy’s esteemed Chablis region. Cultivated in the prestigious Mont de Milieu vineyard, the Chardonnay grapes are meticulously hand-harvested from Kimmeridgian limestone soils, bestowing the wine with exceptional minerality and vibrant acidity. Under Samuel Billaud’s expert stewardship, the winemaking process embraces traditional techniques, including cold fermentation in stainless steel tanks to preserve the grape’s pure fruit expression and subtle complexity. The 2022 vintage presents a luminous pale gold hue, unveiling aromas of green apple, citrus blossom, and a hint of flint. On the palate, it delivers a harmonious balance of freshness and depth, with a crisp, lingering finish that underscores its Premier Cru status. Perfectly suited to accompany seafood, poultry, or fine cheeses, this wine is a testament to Samuel Billaud’s dedication to quality and the distinctive character of Chablis terroir.
In Bond£90.00 -
(1x75cl) 2023
Wine Advocate (92)
The 2023 Chablis 1er Cru Mont de Milieu is a tensile, incisive wine that opens in the glass with notes of orange peel, beeswax and gooseberry mingled with oyster juice. Medium- to full-bodied, it is taut and precise, with a tightly coiled core and a mouthwatering, saline-tinged finish.In Bond£90.00 -
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.In Bond£81.00 -
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.In Bond£83.00 -
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.In Bond£118.00 -
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+In Bond£519.00 -
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+In Bond£76.00 -
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+In Bond£245.00 -
Vinous (94)
The 2021 Chablis Montée de Tonnerre 1er Cru retains its serious and backward nose, very saline and still with that faint tang of kelp/Japanese nori. The palate is beautifully balanced with a keen thread of acidity, notes of orange rind and a more malic finish than I recall, yet with the same wondrous elegance and poise. This will age wonderfully in bottle and require time for the aromatics to awaken.In Bond£712.00 -
Vinous (93-95)
The 2022 Chablis Montée de Tonnerre 1er Cru comes from two parcels (one in Haut Chapelot near Raveneau and the other in Montée de Tonnerre lieu-dit). The strict nose has crushed stone scents, hints of damp moss and sea cave. Very fine delineation. The palate has a penetrating entry with another killer line of acidity. It is tensile and steely with serious weight towards the grippy finish. Very sustained, this is a brilliant Montée de Tonnerre.In Bond£311.00 -
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.Inc. VAT£81.60 -
(6x75cl) 2023
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.Expected Price Range£256 - £313 -
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.In Bond£305.00 -
(12x75cl) 2021
Jancis Robinson (17)
Creamier on the nose than the straight Chablis. Seductive and fresh at the same time and the merest hint of white blossom as it opens in the glass. Deep-fruited and a rounded but firm texture all tied up in perfect freshness. Long and vibrant.In Bond£462.00 -
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.In Bond£262.00 -
(6x75cl) 2023
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.Expected Price Range£220 - £269 -
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.
In Bond£84.00
