2018 Cotes du Jura Grusse en Billat
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The 2018 Chardonnay En Billat has only 13.5% alcohol, something remarkable for a very warm year like 2018. It matured 50% in amphora and 50% in demi-muid for four years. It feels very fresh, lively and sharp, very vibrant and full of energy, with a salty finish. I find this to be an incredible En Billat, a Chardonnay from schist and marl soils that shows lots of citrus and feels young, and the time in barrel has not provoked any oxidation in the wine. Incredible juice!
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Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate
Nicolas Greinacher, Vinous
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The outstanding 2018 Côtes du Jura Chardonnay En Billat has a smoky, reductive and citrus-driven aromatic profile. Medium- to full-bodied, this topped-up Jura Chardonnay is precise, focused and intense, tapering off with elegance and vibrant freshness toward the uplifting finish.