2018 Chablis Butteaux
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Tightly wound after its recent bottling, the 2018 Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux exhibits aromas of crisp orchard fruit, citrus oil and struck match. Medium to full-bodied, tensile and delicate, I suspect it will flesh out considerably after a year or two.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
William Kelley, Wine Advocate
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The 2018 Chablis Butteaux 1er Cru is tightly wound and full of energy, which make it hard to taste today, but are probably good for the future. Slate, dried pear, mint and mineral notes abound. The question is really whether or not the 2018 will show more flesh from bottle. Today, it is a bit airy, but quite enticing just the same.
About the producer
Samuel Billaud started making wine under his own name in 2009, but he is one of the most experienced producers in Chablis, having made wine in the region since 1985.