Will Stanley

9.6

My first time here in Chablis! I chose to have with dinner (Wine Not, a fantastic wine bar & restaurant in Chablis) a bottle from a winemaker who doesn’t need a great deal of introduction nowadays. Samuel Billaud has fast become one of the region’s most exciting winemakers, so I was eager to try something of his. This was on the list for the veritable bargain of €65. Mont de Milieu is a premier cru from the right bank of the Sereine, a vineyard which shares a very similar aspect, and soils, to Les Clos. The 2020 here is a wine of immense presence, structure, classicism, with a slight hedonistic character. The flavours lean toward the fuller side of the spectrum, with flavours of marzipan, orange peel and fresh cut marmalade, with a hint of honey. But there is terrific zip on entry, incredible minerality; any weight to this wine is lean, muscular and structured, possessing deft acidity, a lovely herbaceous quality (think tomato vine) and a finish to die for. I’ve immediately bought four bottles of this back home and can’t wait to enjoy it again. — 19 days ago

Seth Masterson

9.3

This is very impressive stuff- it has more wild raspberry notes and almost black fruit notes on this one and some garigue/herbal tones. The aromas are just erupting from the glass as soon as its poured. There's a raw and wild essence to it while retaining the sophistication of Sam's other Pinots. — 5 months ago

Jon Garrett

9.0

Great pino, medium body, depth of flavor, but not boring. Buy again! — 8 months ago

Wendy Mccorkle

9.3

Very good. Paul and Jane brought — 21 days ago

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9.2

The 2022 Chablis Montmains 1er Cru has a fresh and vibrant bouquet. A hint of chai infuses the citrus fruit, becoming increasingly mineral-driven as it opens in the glass. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity. A touch of white chocolate and peach skin gain depth towards the finish, but not letting go completely like Billaud's other Premier Crus. Still, this is a very classy Montmains. (Neal Martin, Vinous, August 2024)
— 2 months ago

Norman Gennaro

8.9

Held too long — 8 months ago

David Shaw

9.2

Rich, chocolatey, syrupy, light hop bitterness on finish. Much to like; it defines the stout style — 2 months ago

Cathy Gilbert

9.0

Loved this Pinot. Very fruity and smooth. — 5 months ago

Mark S.

9.0

dry restaurant crispy just one oak Minerals, 18 @3960, Dmar, 231008
rich, lemon 18 @6000, Dmar, 240407
samuel billaud chablis les grands terroirs @5940, 240413 — 7 months ago

Severn Goodwin

9.1

Confrérie Des Chevaliers du Tastevin Sous-Commanderie d'Albany, Pauleé Dinner; 2 February 2024 at Lake Ridge Restaurant, Round Lake, NY — 9 months ago