A perfect score – 2024 Coleraine
and smoky mineral thread adds tension and precision
A fresh aromatic lighter style of Chardonnay
while Syrah and Carignan add subtle spice and structure
white fruit and bitter almond flavours are still developing
Domaine Samuel Billaud Chablis Grand Cru Bougros Lowestoft A perfect score – 2024The 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,