
2023 Domaine Samuel Billaud Chablis 1er Cru "Montée de Tonnerre"
94
Tim Atkin
Review Date: 01/2025This comes from the top of Chapelot, which does seem to give it some cool characteristics, like it did in 2022. The nose is reticent, and there is striking minerality from start to finish. Key lime, menthol, honeydew melon and wet stones are joined by salt marsh on the tense, flavorful finish. Time will elicit even more from this highly-defined and bewitching wine. These vines are moving up from 50 to 60 years old.
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93
Jasper Morris
Review Date: 12/2025
93
Wine Advocate
Review Date: 01/2026
93
Vinous
Review Date: 07/2025
Notes
Bill Nanson Burgundy Report: "2 parcels of 40 and 45-year-old vines: the top of Chapelots (Hautes next to Raveneau), the other at the top of the triangle. With the same vinification as the Mont de Milieu A nose that seems to open out – an electric sizzle of yellow citrus. Again, so direct and pure – greatness here that’s not just for 2023. Large finishing, again with a chalky style – love…"(01/2025)
Product Details
Origin: Chablis, France
Type/Varietal: Chardonnay
SKU: #1955258

