Tasting Notes
This Grand Cru Les Preuses is very fine and incredibly complex. Samuel Billaud is considered to be one of the select few outstanding producers in Chablis. Testament to this is Samuel’s ability to bring out the unique characteristics of each of his fantastic terroirs. His wines have a distinctive elegance, balance and complexity that is seldom achieved with such precision. The plot of Grand Cru Les Preuses is 50+ years old.
This wine displays a very fine nose of white flower, citrus zest, grapefruit and that textbook minerality as well as undertones of wet stones. The palate is sharp, delicate and very feminine. Finally, there is a lingering finish with some spice to it. It will pair well with seafood, lobster and roasted poultry. You can drink it now by decanting it for 45 minutes before serving or cellar it up until 2026+. - Importer Note
Domaine Samuel Billaud is located in the well-established Chablis region in the far north of Burgundy and, since its foundation in 2009, has been on the watch list of every serious Chablis fan. Why? Because Samuel is producing wine of extreme finesse, showcasing the best of what Chablis has to offer. He knows the region inside out and has an intimate understanding of its signature style.
Samuel makes delicious terroir driven wines with minimum intervention during the winemaking process. This results in an array of beautiful Chardonnays that are set to seduce. The crunchy acidity and minerality of the Kimmeridgian soils shine through with deft elegance. The taste is a mix of fresh apple, white peach, silex (resulting from the deposits of flint found in the soil) and oyster shell flavours among with some delightful brioche aromas. These wines are to be placed on the podium of the very best Chablis wines.
The name of the Domaine might not sound familiar just yet. However, the Billaud family has been making Chablis since 1815 under the name Billaud-Simon. Samuel has learned and worked his way up at Billaud-Simon making a name for himself as a very skilled winemaker. His talent for winemaking has been nurtured and developed at Billaud-Simon by making its last twenty vintages or so. - Importer Note
| Product Type | Wine White Chardonnay |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Sub Region | Chablis |
| Winemaking Practices | Conventional |
| Vineyard Practices | Conventional |