Samuel Billaud, Chablis Clos Size:6x750ml

Samuel Billaud, Chablis Clos Size:6x750ml(from a small . 09 ha parcel). Once again moderate wood frames the decidedly cooler nose of airy Granny Smith apple, citrus, mineral reduction and oyster shell scents. Much like the Vaudsir, the mouthfeel of the larger bodied and more powerful flavors is highly attractive if not as delicate, all wrapped in an overtly stony, chiseled, youthfully austere and precise finale. This is not particularly dense but it remains solidly powerful in a sort of

full-bodied

22 ha parcel)

It reveals a hint of blood orange citrus along with its notes of cola

but with really fine cut

the composition has changed and includes the six grands crus and the premiers crus of Gaudichots

the already mature wine ends with soft dark and red fruits along with a hint of green flavors

I have also tasted several other examples that have shown similarly if not quite as fresh while meriting scores of between 93 and 94 points

The nuanced finish with waves of beefy Alicante adds complexity

There is superb intensity to the mineralinflected

seamless and impressively long

More subtle wood influence frames notes of lime

nuanced fruits wound up with tangy acidity and finishing long