Domaine Samuel Billaud Chablis 1er Cru "Les Fourneaux" dry white 2019

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Domaine Samuel Billaudud Chablis 1er Cru Les Fourneaux 2019 dry white wine

RVF Guide to the Best Wines of France 2022 (Sept. 2021). 92/100. Nuanced, flavorful material, very finely lemony and salivating in Les Fourneaux, remarkable precision.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (William Kelley, Aug. 2021): 92/100. Aromas of orange blossom, nutmeg, crisp orchard fruit and white flowers preface the 2019 Chablis 1er Cru Fourneaux, a medium to full-bodied, satiny and concentrated wine that's racy and chiseled, with a bright spine of acidity and a long, mineral finish. Drink date 2023-2038.

Having parted ways with Domaine Billaud Simon, Samuel Billaud established his own state-of-the-art winery in central Chablis several years ago, and he has rapidly emerged as one of the town's best half-dozen producers. Working with four hectares of organically farmed estate vineyards, supplemented by purchased grapes, manual harvesting of ripe but bright fruit is the rule here, followed by fermentation at 16 to 20 degrees Celsius in tank and inconspicuous wood, and maturation for 15 to 18 months on the lees for the premiers crus and grand cru bottlings. The 2019 vintage has turned out brilliantly at this address, and everything reviewed here comes warmly recommended.

Technical Sheet written by the domaine:

This Chablis Premier Cru Les Fourneaux is located on the right bank of the Chablis vineyard. The Climat "Les Fourneaux" is exposed "south, southeast" on a very sunny slope. It is a terroir that always expresses great maturity.

Vines: The vines are aged 35 to 50 years, grafted onto rootstocks 41B and 161-49C. These vines are cultivated organically to respect the terroir, typicity, and environment.

In a normal year, the yield is 50 hectoliters per hectare, about 5000 bottles.

Vinification: Cold settling - Alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks - Malolactic fermentation.

Grape variety: 100% chardonnay