Samuel Billaud Chablis Premier Cru (Sechet) 2021

This 1er Cru Séchet is mineral, textural and long.

Samuel Billaud is considered to be one of the select few outstanding producers in Chablis. Testament to this is Samuel’s ability to bring out the unique characteristics of each of his fantastic terroirs. His wines have a distinctive elegance, balance and complexity that is seldom achieved with such precision. The Séchet is from an old vineyard that belonged to Samuel’s great grandmother. The vines are 70 years old on average and located on the left bank which is part of the 1er cru “Vaillons”.

The nose exhibits complex flavours of green fruits, lemon peel, apricots and oyster shells. On the palate, it is explosive with plenty of mineral tension and it draws a long finish. It can be paired with seafood, lobster, prawns and a selection of goat cheese. This wine can be enjoyed in its youth or kept for more than five years.

Another chiseled classic is the 2021 Chablis 1er Cru Séchet Vieilles Vignes, a medium to full-bodied, racy and layered wine evocative of citrus oil and white currants mingled with apple blossom, beeswax and oyster shells. Saline and penetrating, it was matured for 18 months in tank