2020 Samuel Billaud Chablis Premier Cru Mont de Milieu [JM92-95][D93][V91-93]

2020 Samuel Billaud Chablis Premier Cru Mont de Milieu [JM92-95][D93][V91-93]
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Producer: Samuel Billaud
Region: Chablis, Burgundy, France
Varietal: Chardonnay
Year: 2020
Jasper Morris, 92-95 Points
"From three plots which Samuel owns, covering from bottom to top of the vineyard, mostly old vines. 20% has been made in 450 litre wood, the rest in tank. Pretty lemon colour with light green touches, a certain weight of vivid powerful white fruit on the nose. Perfectly balanced on the palate, generous in style as ever, pure white fruit. Striking mineral finish while the weight is halfway to grand cru."
Decanter, 93 Points
"Most of the cuvée is produced from Samuel's own vines and 20% is matured in demi-muid of 450-600 litres. Lime and orange zest notes on the palate; a premier cru with very good concentration. Due to be bottled in January 2022. Drinking Window: 2022-2027."
Vinous, 91-93 Points
"From three parcels, 80, 35 and 75 years old, harvested separately with one or two days between, the 2020 Chablis Mont de Milieu 1er Cru is aged 80% in tank and 20% in 500-liter barrels for 18 months. It is very complex on the nose, offering apple blossom, freshly diced pear, sea spray and flinty aromas. The palate is well balanced, taut and fresh, delivering a fine bead of acidity and a toothsome finish with plenty of sapidity. Excellent. Drink: 2024-2048."
Alcohol: 12.5%
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