Buy a bottle of Chablis 1er Cru Chablis 1er Cru Bougros 2023 - Samuel Billaud
Wines direct from the Samuel Billaud estate - Les Grands Terroirs
93/100 Robert Parker (Wine Advocate)
Drinking window: 2028 – 2042
The 2023 Chablis Grand Cru Les Bougros opens on the nose with enchanting aromas of orange zest, nutmeg, peach, and pear, enhanced by hints of fresh bread and spices. On the palate, it is a full-bodied, generous wine with superb texture. Its rich core of fruit is perfectly supported by vibrant, mouth-watering acidity, leading to a long, saline finish. "While this terroir frequently produces very powerful wines, Samuel Billaud’s interpretation stands out for its remarkable harmony." Taster: Kristaps Karklins / Publication date: January 29, 2026
The Estate & Samuel Billaud’s Style
Established in 2009 at his own ultra-modern estate in the heart of Chablis, Samuel Billaud has risen to become one of the appellation's key winemakers. He crafts wines that brilliantly marry texture and precision, drawing on four hectares of estate-owned, organically farmed vineyards, supplemented by rigorously selected purchased grapes (for which he determines the harvest date and deploys his own team for picking). The pursuit of perfectly ripe grapes—while preserving the fruit's vibrancy—is the absolute rule here.
Vinification & Maturation: Fermentation takes place between 16°C and 20°C in stainless steel tanks and/or older barrels (primarily 500-liter *pièces* from Chassin). The wines are then aged on fine lees for 13 months for the Petit Chablis and Chablis Village bottlings, and for 15 to 18 months for the Premiers and Grands Crus.
Wine Profile: Samuel Billaud’s wines are characterized by a pure, taut, and energetic style, combining crystalline clarity with impressive concentration and great length. A masterful range that will appeal to Chablis purists and places the estate among the region's finest addresses.
Data sheet
| PR rating | 93/100 |
|---|---|
| Partner Areas | Yes |
| Recoverable VAT | Yes |
| Colour | Dry white |
| Format | Bottle (75cl) |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Volume | 12,50 % vol - 75 cl |
| Appellation | Chablis |
| Level | Perfect |
| Label | Perfect |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Maturity | To keep |
| Burgundy Classification | Premiers Crus |
| Domains of Burgundy | Billaud Simon |
| Prix | From 50 to 80 € |
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