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Samuel Billaud Bourgogne d'Or 2022

A$79.00
AvailabilityIn stock
Volume750ml
VarietiesChardonnay
Region/CountryFrance, Chablis
Rating87-88 points
Description

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.

At Domaine Samuel Billaud the grapes are harvested by both hand and machine for the Petit Chablis and Chablis and only by hand for the 1er Cru and Grand Cru vineyards. In the vineyard, the yields are managed strictly to accentuate the concentration of the grapes. The harvest date is of vital importance in this regard and Samuel chooses the date without any compromise. As a result it can sometimes take up to four weeks to harvest his plots. This ensures that every plot is at optimal ripeness. Once picked, the grapes are quickly brought to the winery and pressed in the pneumatic press. Then the juice undergoes its alcoholic and malo-lactic fermentation partly in small stainless steel tanks and 400 litres barrels. Finally, the wines are matured for 12 months on fine lees in stainless steel tanks.

Ratings
Score87 - 88 points
ReviewerJasper Morris
Review
Pretty pale colour but lively and even quite spicy. Good tension, sandalwood and spice, white fruit. Pure and long
Specifications
ClosureCork
Serving temp8-10 °C
Alcohol13%
Food Pairing

Seafood, lobster, prawns and a selection of goat cheese

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