2023, Domaine Samuel Billaud, CHABLIS, 'Blanchot', Grand CruMore blue clays here. From the west to the east, vines in the middle of the appellation. Here the wood treatment is more prominent though it stops short of being invasive on the aromas of pretty white flower, mineral reduction, pear and a hint of anise. The super sleek, intense and detailed flavours possess good power that carries over to the stony and impressively long finish where the wood reflected by the nose slowly re emerges. 2031+ 92 Burghound.

50 year old 1er Cru vineyard situated immediately to the south of Montrachet

As it always is

is very much built for extended cellaring

quite spicy towards the finish that possesses pleasing edginess

black cherry and pepper

impressive depth and a poised finish

along with superb balance

cappucino and liquorice on the palate

The palate is well balanced and quite powerful with a fine bead of acidity

Carrying vivid inner energy across the medium-bodied palate

Lots of sea-salt

1ha part of the Bougros climat