2014 Chablis, Grand Cru, Les Preuses, Domaine Billaud-Simon (12 x Bottle)
The 2014 Chablis Grand Cru les Preuses comes from 63-year-old vines and sees 16 months in 10% French oak, the remainder stainless steel. It has a lifted, oyster shell scented bouquet that is very well defined, even a touch of mint developing with continued aeration in the glass. The palate is fresh and vibrant with crisp acidity, quite saline towards the finish with a long, lightly spiced aftertaste. This has great ageing potential and may merit a higher score down the line.
2014 Chablis, Grand Cru, Les Preuses, Domaine Billaud-Simon (12 x Bottle)
The 2014 Chablis Grand Cru les Preuses comes from 63-year-old vines and sees 16 months in 10% French oak, the remainder stainless steel. It has a lifted, oyster shell scented bouquet that is very well defined, even a touch of mint developing with continued aeration in the glass. The palate is fresh and vibrant with crisp acidity, quite saline towards the finish with a long, lightly spiced aftertaste. This has great ageing potential and may merit a higher score down the line.
| Producer | Domaine Billaud-Simon |
|---|---|
| Sub-Region | Chablis |
| Region | Burgundy |
| Country | France |
| Grape Variety | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2014 |
| Colour | White |
| ABV | 13.00% |
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