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Samuel Billaud

Samuel Billaud produces Chardonnay from Chablis, the northernmost region of Bourgogne, where cool limestone soils and minimal oak aging define the appellation's mineral-driven style. The winery's flagship releases include two Grand Cru expressions—Vaudésir and Valmur, both from the Les Grands Terroirs collection—alongside the Rive Gauche Vieilles Vignes Premier Cru. These wines have been assessed by Wine Advocate, Decanter, Wine Enthusiast, and Wine Spectator. Chablis Grand Cru represents the apex of the region's classification, drawn from the most prestigious vineyard sites. The Vaudésir and Valmur bottlings, each rated at 95.0 by prestige critics, exemplify the precision and complexity that emerge from Chablis's distinctive terroir. The Premier Cru Rive Gauche Vieilles Vignes, rated 94.0, reflects the character of older vines in a slightly less exalted but still distinguished tier. Across its range, the winery demonstrates the hallmarks of Chablis Chardonnay: bright acidity, flinty minerality, and structural elegance.

Critics

Wine Advocate, Decanter, Wine Enthusiast

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