2018 - Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons Billaud-Simon
08B8CVAB6PK _ 2018 - Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons Billaud-Simon - 6x75cl
Colour
White
Producer
Domaine Billaud-Simon
Region
Chablis
Grape
Chardonnay
Drinking
2020 - 2026
Case size
6x75cl

2018 CHABLIS 1ER CRU VAILLONS BILLAUD-SIMON - 6x75cl

Colour
White
Producer
Domaine Billaud-Simon
Region
Chablis
Grape
Chardonnay
Drinking
2020 - 2026
Case size
6x75cl

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Tasting Notes

  • GDH

    Goedhuis, December 2019

    The most accessible of the Billaud-Simon premiers crus in its youth. The Vaillons has a delicate lime green tinge and a nose of lemon sherbet. A very appealing style that balances lightly perfumed notes with hints of mineral brightness.

  • AG

    Antonio Galloni, January 2020,
    Score: 90-92

    The 2018 Chablis Les Vaillons 1er Cru is presently showing only a very approximate impression of what this wine will ultimately be. Even so, there is good depth, as well as the strong balance of fruit intensity and vibrancy that runs through all of these wines. The Vaillons is a blend of six parcels in the greater Vaillons, composed of two in Vaillons proper and one each in Melinots, Roncieres, Secher and Chatains.

  • BURG

    Burghound, October 2019,
    Score: 89-91

    A more elegant and airier nose speaks of mineral reduction, citrus zest, spice and plenty of white pepper and floral nuances. There is actually a bit less volume to the more finely detailed middle weight flavors that deliver fine length on the precise and chiseled finale. This isn't especially dense but I like the mouth feel and inviting character. Drink: 2024+

  • JAM

    Jasper Morris MW, December 2019

    This is a blend from across the wider Vaillons appellation with two plots in Séchets, two in Chatains, one each in Mélinots and Roncières. Currently all is in tank but some will spend a bit of time in wood. Just sulphured so the nose has been temporarily hindered. A faint green tint to the pale colour. Typical Vaillons on the palate though with more flesh than usual, white stone fruit, a little heat at the back but nothing serious. This is very promising.

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Producer

Domaine Billaud-Simon

Bernard Billaud sold his estate to the Cote d’Or’s largest landowner, Maison Faiveley, in 2014 and it is heartening to see this famous Nuits St Georges house both maintaining and driving the quality ideals of this great Chablis estate ever further forward. This substantial domaine of 17 hectares comprises exceptional vineyard sites including four premiers crus and four grands crus. Mature vineyards and minimal use of oak produce crisp and driven wines which are delicious in youth and fabulous with some age. The individual terroirs always shine through.

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.