2022 Petit Chablis
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Tasting Notes
Super-precise and yet with plenty of complexity for a Petit Chablis. Apple fruit flavours, great acidity and also lots to enjoy already. A very fine example. The vines, situated above the forest of Les Clos, were planted in 1976 by Samuel's father.
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Andy Howard MW, Decanter
William Kelley, Wine Advocate
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A strong effort from this over-performing cuvée, derived from vines planted in 1976, Billaud's 2022 Petit Chablis is a medium to full-bodied, suave and charming wine evocative of sweet citrus fruit, white flowers, green apple and beeswax.
Outstanding Top value - There is plenty of classic Chablis typicity to the ripe yet cool and fresh aromas of lemon-lime and iodine. The racy and attractively textured flavors exude evident minerality and particularly so on the focused, linear and youthfully austere finale. This is also very good for its level and worth considering. Drink 2027+
There are around 3,000 liters of the 2022 Petit Chablis Sur Les Clos this year, which might seem little to slake the thirst of Chablis lovers, but it's a lot more than the previous vintage. Crushed stone and touches of white flower on the note this is quite austere for the vintage. The palate is tout and soline, lightly spiced, finishing with a touch of nuttiness. This has a spring in its step and will likely represent great value
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About the producer
Samuel Billaud started making wine under his own name in 2009, but he is one of the most experienced producers in Chablis, having made wine in the region since 1985.