Samuel Billaud
Samuel Billaud Bourgogne d'Or Chardonnay
4.3
Expert Rating
3.6
Highly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Samuel Billaud Bourgogne d'Or Chardonnay is a premium white wine produced by Samuel Billaud, a renowned winemaker from Burgundy, France. The wine is made from Chardonnay grapes grown in the prestigious Bourgogne d'Or appellation, known for its limestone-rich soils and ideal climate for grape cultivation. The vineyard features carefully selected vines that are tended to with great care and attention to detail. The winemaking process involves traditional techniques, including hand-harvesting and gentle pressing, to preserve the delicate flavors and aromas of the grapes. The resulting wine is elegant and refined, with a crisp acidity and notes of citrus and white flowers. It is a perfect representation of the classic Burgundian style of Chardonnay.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Samuel Billaud Bourgogne d'Or Chardonnay offers a restrained elegant palate with subtle hints of lemon, custard apple, under-ripe pineapple, and flinty mineral tones.The nose offers a complexity of aromas, such as ripe yellow apples, white flowers, and hints of ginger. On the palate, this Chardonnay is well-balanced and full-bodied, with a pleasant acidity and a long, lingering finish.
EXPERT RATING
4.3
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Mildly aromatic
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Generous
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Gentle
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Chardonnay
ORIGINS
Winery: Samuel Billaud
Region: Burgundy
Burgundy is a wine region located in the east-central part of France, renowned for its high-quality wines. It is one of the most famous and prestigious wine regions in the world, with a long history of winemaking that dates back to the Middle Ages.
Burgundy has been producing wine since the Middle Ages, and its wines have been highly sought after since the 15th century. The region is divided into four main sub-regions: Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise. Each of these sub-regions has its own unique terroir and produces wines with distinct characteristics.CUSTOMER RATING
3.6
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