Domaine Billaud-Simon is renowned for producing some of the best wines in Chablis, long recognised for their steely, mineral style. Founded in 1815, the estate today is owned by the Faiveley family of famed Burgundian producer, Domaine Faiveley.
Domaine Billaud-Simon owns 17 hectares of vineyards in some of the best areas in Chablis. With four grand cru (Les Clos, Les Preuses, Vaudesir and Les Blanchots), as well as four premier cru, (Montée de Tonnerre, Mont-de-Milieu, Fourchaume and Vaillons). The domaine has long been known for its focused, mineral-driven wines thanks to meticulous viticulture in the best sites along with the latest winemaking technology.
Billaud-Simon seek to produce a crisp, mineral style of Chablis with finesse, purity and balance. They are delicious when young, yet offer great ageing potential – the high acidity is complimented by richness of fruit, particularly in the Grand Crus which will typically improve in bottle for at least a decade.
These are crisp, mineral-laden wines that are superb examples of modern style Chablis.
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A fine balance between acidity and the ripeness of the fruit, with good weight. Notes of fresh citrus, bright florals and touches of white stone fruit. Approachable with great freshness and minerality on the finish.
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With no oak used during the elevage, this Chablis displays great purity of fruit and minerality with balanced concentration and acidity. Notes of fresh limes, pink grapefruit and florals, with a bright lemon finish. A classic example of Chablis.
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Perfumed bouquet of pressed white flowers, ripe granny smith apple and soft inviting spices. The palate shows plenty of acidity, coupled with a lovely roundness from the 20% oak ageing. Lots of ripe apples, touches of dried exotic fruit and an energetic finish.
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This 1er Cru lies to the south-west of Chablis and is the most floral and delicate of the 1er Crus. With remarkable aromatic complexity, apple blossom, jasmine and ripe citrus fruit. The palate is bright, pure, with depth and complexity, and has a lifted finish.
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A blend of four parcels representing all the different aspects and altitudes of the Mont de Milieu vineyard, the wine is fresh and mineral with fresh citrus fruits, pink lady apple and fresh peonies. A more complex palate, with fruit concentration and a creaminess balancing the minerality and zesty acidity.
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Neighbouring the Grand Cru vineyards, Montee de Tonnerre has incredible depth and weight. Fresh wild flowers, jasmine, ripe citrus fruits and cooking apples. The palate develops notes of pear, light smoke and minerality, with good length and fine acidity.
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Bright, clear hue with greenish reflections. The complex nose offers delicate aromas of fresh pear combined with toasty and smoky notes. The palate is well-structured with good freshness and a wonderful salinity. This wine’s distinctive minerality and lively character linger on the finish.
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Vaudesir always produces wines of great finesse. Bright and zesty. with acacia, lime, lemons, chamomile and touches of orange peel and fresh yoghurt. The palate displays that classic Chablis minerality but with a broader structure and great length.
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Les Preuses is the most refined of the Grand Cru wines from Billaud-Simon. Clementine, orchard fruits and guava on the nose, while the palate develops some quince notes. An energetic finish, with weighted layers of citrus fruits, clementine and a touch of creaminess.
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Super concentration of flavours on the nose, lemon, honey, fresh bread with an underlying salinity. Fleshy and offers excellent length which is balanced by a saline freshness, layers of complexity.
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The nose reveals intense mineral notes combined with aromas of candied fruit and orange marmalade. The palate is rich and unctuous with notes of gingerbread. The structure is both firm and round, the finish is elegant with lingering saline notes.
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Crisp flavours of gooseberry, granny smith apples and citrus fruits combine with a flinty character on the nose. The palate is fresh, precise with all of those citrus fruits shining through, and touches of spice on the finish balance the freshness. A lifted finesse.