Samuel Billaud, Chablis Sechet Vv

Samuel Billaud, Chablis Sechet Vv(from a . 60 ha holding). The expressive nose makes this wines origins crystal clear with its very fresh aromas of oyster shell, iodine and mineral reduction scented aromas. There is an appealing sense of vibrancy to the delicious, racy and super saline inflected flavors that culminate in an almost painfully intense and bitter lemon inflected finale. This mouth coating effort is terrific and well worth checking out.

I would also observe that while this seems quite forward

finish with mild dryness and it’s not a given that it will round out

What immediately impresses about the broad-shouldered flavors is how fine they are which is not always the case with the typical Bâtard

It's truly a stunning example of old vine Grenache

Moderate reduction renders the nose difficult to evaluate but there is good vibrancy and punch to the extract-rich flavors that are shaped by firm tannins and excellent length

A stunner of a wine that has everything it needs for 30 plus years of life

The 1997 clearly belongs in this flight of milestones

The effect is graceful and focused

with gently chewy tannins

finishing long with a spicy kick

The 2016 Soul Of A Lion is a blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon

still long & vigorous