Pure, precise and driven, with mineral and crystalline aromas. Very clean, transparent and modern, with medium body and a slightly mineral and peachy finish. Tank sample. Some CO2 at this stage trims it down. Quite acid-driven finish with salinity. Will be bottled in June.
91-92 points, Zekun Shuai, James Suckling (Jun 2026)
Made from the usual three locations. 25 hl/ha on average. A little bready yeast note on the nose along with its more classical components. Wonderful tension behind. The “they don’t make Chablis like they used to” grumblers should be satisfied. Crisp citrus notes infuse the finish. *Five Stars*
90-92 points, Jasper Morris, Inside Burgundy (Dec 2025)
A slightly riper, if otherwise similar nose precedes bigger-bodied flavors that also possess excellent punch and detail while exuding evident minerality on the dry, balanced and lingering finale that is just a bit more complex. This too is excellent for its level and very much worth checking out. *Outstanding, Top Value*
89-92 points, Allen Meadows, Burghound (Oct 2025)
Demonstrates a mastery of the difficult 2024 vintage with its charming aromas of citrus fruit and fresh white flowers, accented by chalky minerality. The texture balances fresh acidity with enough richness and concentration to satisfy Chablis lovers. The grapes are from both vineyards that Samuel Billaud owns and those he sources from left-bank sites including Pargues – near Préhy – and the cooler back of the Montmain slope in the lieux-dits of Fontenottes and Les Cartes, and grapes from lieu-dit Chapelot on the right bank.
91 points, Charles Curtis, Decanter (Sep 2025)
The 2024 Chablis Grands Terroirs comes from Les Pargues, Bas Chapelot and Fontenot, cropped at 20 hl/ha. Billaud was pleased that there was no botrytis this year. It has a fragrant nose with yellow plum, fern and light crushed stone scents emerging with time. The palate is fresh on the entry with a bright spine of acidity. Candied orange peel and citrus lemon bounce around on the zingy finish. There's great energy here. This is a well-made and delicious Chablis.
89-91 points, Neal Martin, Vinous (Jun 2025)
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