93 points Christy Canterbury, MW (TimAtkin.com) (2023).
91-93 points Jasper Morris, MW (Inside Burgundy): "Pale lemon colour. Once again, the nose is discreet but fine. Actually, I can still taste the straight Chablis which immediately preceded this! Crisp, stony, then a light vegetal touch with some lemon juice as well. Detailed finish, long and fine. Still very youthful. 15 hl/ha Drink from 2025-2028. (Jun 2022)"
91-93 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2021 Chablis Montmains 1er Cru was acutely affected by frost, 10-15hl/ha this year. It has a lovely nose with Granny Smith apples, Nashi pear and light flinty aromas that unfold in the glass. The palate is very well balanced, very malic and tensile with impressive weight and energy towards the finish. Small in quantity, big in quality. Drink: 2024-2037. (Sep 2022)"
90-92 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(exclusively from Montmains proper in 2021; Billaud noted that of all his vineyards, Montmains was the hardest hit by the frost). A floral top note is present on the expressive aromas of mineral reduction, sea breeze and citrus confit. The more refined yet seriously dense medium-bodied flavors brim with dry extract on the lemony and chiseled finish that delivers excellent length. This will however need to develop better depth though the underlying material is so good that it should be capable of doing just that if given time. Drink: 2028+. (Oct 2022)"
91-93 points Jasper Morris, MW (Inside Burgundy): "Pale lemon colour. Once again, the nose is discreet but fine. Actually, I can still taste the straight Chablis which immediately preceded this! Crisp, stony, then a light vegetal touch with some lemon juice as well. Detailed finish, long and fine. Still very youthful. 15 hl/ha Drink from 2025-2028. (Jun 2022)"
91-93 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2021 Chablis Montmains 1er Cru was acutely affected by frost, 10-15hl/ha this year. It has a lovely nose with Granny Smith apples, Nashi pear and light flinty aromas that unfold in the glass. The palate is very well balanced, very malic and tensile with impressive weight and energy towards the finish. Small in quantity, big in quality. Drink: 2024-2037. (Sep 2022)"
90-92 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(exclusively from Montmains proper in 2021; Billaud noted that of all his vineyards, Montmains was the hardest hit by the frost). A floral top note is present on the expressive aromas of mineral reduction, sea breeze and citrus confit. The more refined yet seriously dense medium-bodied flavors brim with dry extract on the lemony and chiseled finish that delivers excellent length. This will however need to develop better depth though the underlying material is so good that it should be capable of doing just that if given time. Drink: 2028+. (Oct 2022)"
| Product SKU | 346585 |
| Producer | Billaud/Samuel |
| Country | France |
| Region | Burgundy |
| SubRegion | Chablis |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Designation | Premier Cru |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | White |
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