- 91 points -
(Vintage 2022)Clean and briny, this white exhibits oyster shell, peach, apple and lemon aromas and flavors. Balanced and persistent, leaving a long, detailed aftertaste.
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BILLAUD-SIMON
Chablis
2022
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Country
France
Regulated designation
Appellation origine controlée (AOC)
Region
Burgundy
Subregion
Yonne
Appellation
Chablis
Varietal(s)
Chardonnay
100 %
Alcohol percentage
12%
Colour
White
Sugar
Dry
Producer's website
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
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. Ageing 8 to 10 months in stainless steel vats to preserve freshness and minerality. The wine is racked twice before being bottled at the end of Spring.
Tasting notes
Beautiful white gold hue with delicate pale green glimmers. A seductive and very classic Chablis nose offering vine peach, banana, citrus fruits and brioche. The palate is well-balanced, rich, fresh and elegant. The smooth, rich structure lingers on the end palate. Ripe fruits combine harmoniously with mineral notes to give a soft mouthfeel.
Press reviews
(89-91) Points
October 2023 (Vintage 2022)(from 11 parcels scattered around Chablis, the most notable of which are in Les Pargues). Here there is notably better typicity with its nose of ripe pear, mineral reduction and algae. The sleek, delicious and more voluminous flavors that possess solid mid-palate density while displaying good precision on the clean, dry and sneaky long finale. This is worth checking out.
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