Billaud-Simon Chablis 1er cru Mont de Milieu 2019

90-93 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): “(from 4 different parcels of 35+ year old vines). This too is reduced though again, it seems clear that the underlying fruit is notably ripe. The lavishly rich medium-bodied flavors possess evident power and good minerality that becomes more apparent as the bitter lemon-inflected finish sits on the palate. This lingering and moderately firm effort also displays a touch of warmth but not so much as to materially impair the balance. Drink: 2027+. (Nov 2020)”

89-92 points Jasper Morris, MW: “4 plots on the Chablis side, but all the way up the slope. Olivier notes that yields are always low from what he describes as ‘tired old, soil’. This is a clean and powerful version that has kept to classic lines without undue exoticism, but the wood adds a little toast to the finish. 14% alcohol, but with low pH and, so fresh acidity saves the day. (Sep 2020)”

Bill Nanson (Burgundy Report): “Four parcels, 0.35 ha at the top pulled out after the 2015 harvest as there was virus and too low yields. 2.74 ha in total – all barrel elevage this vintage, large-format… A fuller nose – supported by a little oak. Ooh, that’s good – mouth-filling minerality, mouth-watering from the citrus acidity, cushioned by some barrel today. Wide and persistent in the finish, very slowly fading. Excellent again despite its 14°. (Jan 2021)”