92-95 points Jasper Morris, MW: "From three plots which Samuel owns, covering from bottom to top of the vineyard, mostly old vines. 20% has been made in 450 litre wood, the rest in tank. Pretty lemon colour with light green touches, a certain weight of vivid powerful white fruit on the nose. Perfectly balanced on the palate, generous in style as ever, pure white fruit. Striking mineral finish while the weight is halfway to grand cru. (Jul 2021)"
94 points Christy Canterbury, MW (TimAtkin.com) (2022): "All three levels of the Premier Cru are present here, and they are all fairly old. Each are vinified separately then blended. The result is a perky Mont de Milieu with a nice contrast of sweet orchard fruit at the core and blazing structural tension. There's a delicious salty tang on the finish. 2022-31. (2022)"
94 points La Revue du Vin de France: "...Mont de Milieu offers scope and brightness, and navigates between great spicy bitters and yellow fruit notes. (2023)"
91-94 points/'Sweet spot/Outstanding,' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from a .58 ha holding). Billaud noted that this will have about 20% wood in the final blend. Here too there is a vague whiff of the exotic to the aromas of passion fruit, white peach, mineral reduction and shrimp shell scents. There is again very good density to the intense big-bodied flavors that possess a caressing but muscular finish that coats the palate. This is already showing fine complexity and overall, is a wine that should amply repay extended bottle aging. Drink: 2027+. (Oct 2021)"
93 points Andy Howard, MW (Decanter): "Most of the cuvée is produced from Samuel's own vines and 20% is matured in demi-muid of 450-600 litres. Lime and orange zest notes on the palate; a premier cru with very good concentration. Due to be bottled in January 2022. Drinking Window: 2022-2027. (Oct 2021)"
91-93 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "From three parcels, 80, 35 and 75 years old, harvested separately with one or two days between, the 2020 Chablis Mont de Milieu 1er Cru is aged 80% in tank and 20% in 500-liter barrels for 18 months. It is very complex on the nose, offering apple blossom, freshly diced pear, sea spray and flinty aromas. The palate is well balanced, taut and fresh, delivering a fine bead of acidity and a toothsome finish with plenty of sapidity. Excellent. Drink: 2024-2048. (Oct 2021)"
94 points Christy Canterbury, MW (TimAtkin.com) (2022): "All three levels of the Premier Cru are present here, and they are all fairly old. Each are vinified separately then blended. The result is a perky Mont de Milieu with a nice contrast of sweet orchard fruit at the core and blazing structural tension. There's a delicious salty tang on the finish. 2022-31. (2022)"
94 points La Revue du Vin de France: "...Mont de Milieu offers scope and brightness, and navigates between great spicy bitters and yellow fruit notes. (2023)"
91-94 points/'Sweet spot/Outstanding,' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from a .58 ha holding). Billaud noted that this will have about 20% wood in the final blend. Here too there is a vague whiff of the exotic to the aromas of passion fruit, white peach, mineral reduction and shrimp shell scents. There is again very good density to the intense big-bodied flavors that possess a caressing but muscular finish that coats the palate. This is already showing fine complexity and overall, is a wine that should amply repay extended bottle aging. Drink: 2027+. (Oct 2021)"
93 points Andy Howard, MW (Decanter): "Most of the cuvée is produced from Samuel's own vines and 20% is matured in demi-muid of 450-600 litres. Lime and orange zest notes on the palate; a premier cru with very good concentration. Due to be bottled in January 2022. Drinking Window: 2022-2027. (Oct 2021)"
91-93 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "From three parcels, 80, 35 and 75 years old, harvested separately with one or two days between, the 2020 Chablis Mont de Milieu 1er Cru is aged 80% in tank and 20% in 500-liter barrels for 18 months. It is very complex on the nose, offering apple blossom, freshly diced pear, sea spray and flinty aromas. The palate is well balanced, taut and fresh, delivering a fine bead of acidity and a toothsome finish with plenty of sapidity. Excellent. Drink: 2024-2048. (Oct 2021)"
| Product SKU | 341951 |
| Producer | Billaud/Samuel |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| SubRegion | Chablis |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Designation | Premier Cru |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | White |
| ABV | 12.5% |
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