2016 Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons Billaud-Simon - 6x75cl
08B6CVAB6PK _ 2016 - Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons Billaud-Simon - 6x75cl
  • Colour White
  • Producer Domaine Billaud-Simon
  • Region Chablis
  • Grape Chardonnay
  • Drinking 2018 - 2023
  • Case size 6x75cl
  • Available

2016 - Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons Billaud-Simon - 6x75cl

  • Colour White
  • Producer Domaine Billaud-Simon
  • Region Chablis
  • Grape Chardonnay
  • Drinking 2018 - 2023
  • Case size 6x75cl
  • Available

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  • Goedhuis, December 2017

    The estate has lots of small parcels scattered across this premier cru that make up an impressive 3 hectares in total, and give a quintessential expression of this wonderful left bank vineyard. Vaillons has a high proportion of white clay in its soils and its wines are often distinguished by their delicate floral notes. This 2016 is bright and fleshy, with a subtle spice from 10% oak barrel fermentation that judiciously frames the peachy fruit.

  • Neal Martin, August 2018, Score: 88

    The 2016 Chablis Vaillons 1er Cru has a focused, quite lively bouquet with chalk dust mixed with green apple and a touch of spice. The palate is well balanced with a smooth entry, faint hints of tropical fruit percolating through – passion fruit and dried pineapple, the finish nicely rounded if just missing the tension that a cooler growing season might have bestowed.

  • Jancis Robinson, January 2018, Score: 16.5

    Light and lively on the nose with some green fruit. Good and racy and really quite delicate. Should satisfy over a long period. Drink 2019-2030

Producer

Domaine Billaud-Simon

The Billaud-Simon name is long-established in Chablis, dating back to 1815 when Charles-Louis-Noël Billaud purchased his first vineyards. The estate remained in family ownership for 200 years until Erwan Faiveley purchased Billaud-Simon for Joseph Faiveley in 2015. This represents a new era for the Faiveley family, one of the Côte d’Or’s most significant vineyard owners, now investing their expertise and commitment to produ...Read more

The Billaud-Simon name is long-established in Chablis, dating back to 1815 when Charles-Louis-Noël Billaud purchased his first vineyards. The estate remained in family ownership for 200 years until Erwan Faiveley purchased Billaud-Simon for Joseph Faiveley in 2015. This represents a new era for the Faiveley family, one of the Côte d’Or’s most significant vineyard owners, now investing their expertise and commitment to producing great wines in the Yonne and Chablis with approximately 18 hectares of exceptional vineyard holdings including four premiers crus and four grands crus. Under the guidance of Wine Director Olivier Bailly, they remain respectful to the traditions of the estate and continue to sell the wines under the Billaud-Simon name. The style is graceful and pure. Olivier seeks to make wines with true appellational authenticity. Oak is kept to minimal levels, only used judiciously, allowing the natural fruit content to express itself to a maximum.Read less

Region

Chablis

Chablis is world famous for its fine white wines produced from the Chardonnay grape. The best vineyards are perched above the winding Serein river and are south or southwest facing ensuring better ripeness in this cooler climate. It has four appellation levels. Petit Chablis is the most modest and simple followed by Chablis, which is the largest and most prominent. Premier cru Chablis is the third largest appellation and encompasses almost 40 different climats or vineyards including the famed Montée de Tonnerre, Fourchaumes and Mont de Milieu. The most noble of all Chablis are the grand crus of which there are 7 climats in total Bougros, Les Preuses, Vaudésir, Grenouilles, Valmur, Les Clos and Blanchot. The wines of Chablis have remained some of the best value in the world, particularly their superb grand crus which can easily cost 50% less than its closest revered white grand cru neighbour, Corton Charlemagne.

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