2023, Domaine Samuel Billaud, CHABLIS, 1er Cru, 'Montée de Tonnerre'2 parcels of 40 and 45 year old vines. From two domaine plots, planted in 1971 and 1976. Clean pale yellow with a powerful bouquet, classic Monte de Tonnerre. The concentration is really impressive, not too exotic. Rather buttery at the finish, though then the minerals return. A question of time Drink from 2027 2034. **** 91 93 Jasper Morris MW. An elegant,pure and airy and more floral suffused nose possesses more obvious Chablis character with its

The tannic tension give this focus and brightness

The palate is well-balanced with a crisp bead of acidity

the classic pinot perfume emerges

with ripeness pushed to the edge

but the supporting tannins are already well-integrated

” No extra fat here

There is an almost painful intensity to the powerful but sleek and defined medium weight plus flavours that brim with minerality on the clean

Bright ruby colour

The 2023 Gevrey-Chambertin Les Champeaux 1er Cru

precise and fresh

The palate is full

the 2024 Figeac opens with classic notes of cassis