Samuel Billaud comes from a long line of Chablis producers but officially started his own label in 2009, and quickly acquired a slightly cult like following, not among score chasers but with the Chablis “Passionista” He purchased the winery from the Moreau-Naudet estate, it is equipped with new stainless tanks and underground storage barrels. Samuel’s wines are pure, polished, expressive, and soulful. Aromas of fresh cut fennel, seashells, toasted baguette and lemon oil, more brine and green apple on the palate with ample weight and a long, long finish. Textbook Chablis that drinks above its simple village level.