Samuel Billaud • Chablis, France
Samuel Billaud’s Chablis 1er Cru “Les Vaillons” Vieilles Vignes is a precise, mineral-driven expression of old-vine (cir…Samuel Billaud’s Chablis 1er Cru “Les Vaillons” Vieilles Vignes is a precise, mineral-driven expression of old-vine (circa 60–80 years) Chardonnay from the famed Vaillons slope on the left bank of the Serein, rooted in Kimmeridgian limeston…Learn More »
$73
/750ml
2022 Retail Average
93
/100
2022 Pro Rating
Lime-charged energy drives this Chablis, layering white peach, citrus zest and white flowers over a core of cool stone and subtle salinity. Samuel Billaud’s 2022 Chablis Les Vaillons Vieilles Vignes Premier Cru shows both generosity and tension, with dense, sappy mid-palate fruit and a long, focused, mouthwatering finish that promises even more complexity with a few years in bottle.
Oysters on the half shell; scallop crudo; roast chicken with lemon and thyme
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Samuel Billaud’s Chablis 1er Cru “Les Vaillons” Vieilles Vignes is a precise, mineral-driven expression of old-vine (circa 60–80 years) Chardonnay from the famed Vaillons slope on the left bank of the Serein, rooted in Kimmeridgian limestone and marl. Kept primarily in stainless steel and aged on fine lees, it shows vibrant citrus and white orchard fruits framed by chalky, saline minerality and bright acidity—an energetic, tightly focused Premier Cru that balances immediate appeal with good ageing potential.