Domaine Samuel Billaud Chablis Grand Cru Bougros Lowestoft and smoky mineral thread adds

and smoky mineral thread adds tension and precision

A fresh aromatic lighter style of Chardonnay

consistent with the producer’s description of finesse and delicate texture from its well‑exposed

with a textural mid palate through to focussed finish

Domaine Samuel Billaud Chablis Grand Cru Bougros Lowestoft and smoky mineral thread addsThe palate is powerful, saline, and tightly focused, with lemon, lime zest, and cool white peach driving a concentrated core. Acidity is racy and precise, giving Bougros its firm, upright structure. A deep line of chalk, crushed stone, and oystershell minerality anchors the midpalate. Texture is dense yet refined, showing hints of citrus pith, white flowers, and subtle smokymineral depth. The finish is long, dry, and commanding, leaving chalk dust,