About this winery
Domaine Billaud-Simon has been producing Chablis wines since 1815 and are known for their mineral driven, pure, elegant and fresh Chablis. The Domaine was created by Charles Louis Noël Billaud in 1815 following his return to his family’s land from the Napoleonic wars. His wines quickly garnered a reputation for quality wines. The Domaine’s vineyard holdings grew quite considerably in the 1930’s following the marriage of Charles Louis’ grandson, Jean Billaud to Renée Simon. Jean...
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Product notes
This parcel takes its name from the word ‘pierre’ meaning ‘stone’. La perrière was the old French term for a quarry. ‘Les Preuses’ are situated alongside an ancient Roman road. Over time ‘la pierreuse’ became ‘la Preuse’. The 41 acre parcel is on a combination of marls and Kimmeridgian limestone.
Production notes
The grapes are picked and sorted manually on a vibrating sorting table to retain only the healthiest fruit. The grapes are drained naturally before being pressed using a pneumatic press gently to extract the juices and conserve as much aroma as possible. Static cold settling of the musts for 12 to 24 hours in stainless steel vats to obtain a bright, clear juice. Alcoholic fermentation is followed by malolactic fermentation, both natural, in stainless steel vats. 15 to 18 months in stainless steel vats with, if necessary, some time spent in French oak barrels to preserve freshness and minerality whilst bringing complexity and richness to the wine. The wine is racked twice before being bottled at the end of Autumn.
Tasting notes
Light yellow in colour with golden reflections. The nose is rich yet delicate with mineral, creamy, ¬oral and slightly iodized notes combined with a touch of honey and dried fruits. The palate reveals a direct attack and a powerful, well-honed and distinctive mid-palate. This wine offers a remarkable refl¬ection of its clay terroir. Aromas of citrus blend harmoniously with mineral and iodized notes from its outstanding terroir.
