Domaine Billaud-Simon Chablis Tête d´Or 2016

Producer Information

Domaine Billaud-Simon is renowned for producing some of the best wines in Chablis, long recognised for their steely, mineral style. Domaine Billaud Simon owns 20 hectares of vineyards in some of the best areas in Chablis. Most of the domaine’s wines see no oak at all, apart from the Premier Cru Mont de Milieu which is 40% vinified in oak and the Grand Cru Les Blanchots, which is 100% vinified in oak.

Vineyards

For over 10 years, this prestige cuvée has been produced from the Domaine’s very best parcels planted in the village appellation. They are situated next to the Premiers and Grands Crus. In order to emphasize the care taken when producing this wine, we have created a special packaging for the fagship of the Domaine.

Soils: Kimméridgien
Grape variety: Chardonnay
Exposure: Right Bank. South – South/East
Average age of the vines: 28 years

Winemaking

The grapes are harvested by hand in order to preserve their quality and keep them intact. They are then pressed using a pneumatic press in order to extract juices that are rich in aromas. The musts are then settled at cold temperatures during one night before being vinified in stainless steel vats in order to preserve their clarity and brightness. The alcoholic and malolactic fermentations are left to take place naturally. The wine is then aged for 12 months with a short period spent in French oak barrels for around 20% of the cuvée, as is the case for our Grands Crus, in order to impart complexity and richness.

Vintage Information

Damaging hailstorms and frost in 2016 means that yields are down across Burgundy – as much as 50% in Chablis. However, what was harvested is of good quality in a classic style – without any particular extremes of acid, alcohol, body or fruit concentration.

Tasting Note

Beautiful white gold hue and delicate pale green refections. The nose discloses aromas of citrus and white fowers. The palate is rich, smooth and opulent with the perfect balance between a smooth texture, lively acidity, discreet minerality and fruit.

Food Pairing

Baked fsh parcels, grilled sole, roasted cod loin.

Serving Suggestion

10-12

Press

Vinous Media: 87-90 Points

Allen Meadows: 87-89 Points

Chablis, France
100% Chardonnay
Cork
12.5%
1.8g/l
3.9
Yes
Yes

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