Samuel Billaud - Chablis 'Les Grands Terroirs' White 2022
Burgundy
Chablis
Village
Chardonnay
2022
White
Tasting Notes & Ratings
Grape
100% Chardonnay
Tasting notes
The 2022 Samuel Billaud Chablis “Les Grands Terroirs” is a refined and mineral-driven village-level Chablis, showcasing the precision and purity that have made Samuel Billaud one of the most respected producers in the appellation.
In the glass, it reveals a bright pale gold color with green reflections. The nose is fresh and expressive, offering aromas of lemon zest, green apple, and white peach, complemented by delicate hints of white flowers and oyster shell minerality.
On the palate, the wine is vibrant and precise, driven by racy acidity and a strong mineral backbone typical of Chablis. The texture is clean and focused, with flavors of citrus and crisp orchard fruits leading to a long, saline, and elegant finish.
More About The Winery
The Billaud family has been producing outstanding Chablis since 1815, and today Samuel Billaud, the 6th generation, is recognized as one of the region’s most talented winemakers. After establishing his own domaine in 2010, Samuel quickly rose from a “rising star” to being regarded among the very best in Chablis, alongside Raveneau and Dauvissat.
Samuel Billaud crafts terroir-driven wines of extraordinary precision and vibrancy. From the crisp, steely freshness of Petit Chablis to the depth and complexity of his Premier and Grand Crus, his wines crackle with minerality, tension, and elegance, perfectly capturing the essence of Chablis’ Kimmeridgian limestone soils.
International critics, including Neal Martin, consistently praise Billaud’s wines for their singular clarity and poise. They are the embodiment of purity, finesse, and ageing potential, making them highly sought after by collectors and sommeliers worldwide.