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

and smoky mineral thread adds tension and precision

while Syrah and Carignan add subtle spice and structure

000-litre neutral oak and went through partial malolactic conversion

white fruit and bitter almond flavours are still developing

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,