Chablis Mont De Milieu, 1er Cru 2014

Tasted blind at the Burgfest annual tasting, the 2014 Chablis 1er Cru Mont de Milieu has a loose-knit, granitic bouquet that needs more intensity and focus. The palate is better with crisp acidity, a pinch of spice on the entry with bitter lemon and a touch of orange rind surfacing with time. The finish has good punch and almost shows up what is lacking on the aromatics. Unlike Samuel Billaud's other 2014s, I was never convinced by his Mont de Milieu and here I am still seeking that extra twist of quality.

Score: 89

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2017-2024 31 October 2017

There is only a trace of the hallmark exotic fruit nuances of a fine Mont de Milieu; indeed the nose is quite restrained while offering ample amounts of Chablis character. The energetic and super-intense medium-bodied flavors possess excellent richness and plenty of dry extract that is buffered by citrus-tinged acidity on the impressively long and sappy finale. This is relatively generous to be so young and it should also drink well on the younger side yet have no problem aging successfully. Outstanding

Score: 92

Allen Meadows, Burghound Maturity: 2022+ 08 October 2016

(from very old vines that yielded just 35 hectoliters per hectare): Very pale yellow. High-pitched aromas of lemon, crushed rock, anise and white pepper. Tactile and brisk on the palate, boasting lovely inner-mouth energy and lift to the flavors of lemon, ginger and quinine. The wine's restrained sweetness perfectly buffered by firm minerality. Vibrant, sharply delineated wine with excellent spicy, perfumed length.

Score: 91 - 93

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous.com 01 August 2015