- Colour
- White
- Producer
- Domaine Billaud-Simon
- Region
- Chablis
- Grape
- Chardonnay
- Drinking
- 2021 - 2026
- Case size
- 6x75cl
- Available Now
2019 CHABLIS 1ER CRU VAILLONS BILLAUD-SIMON - 6x75cl
- Colour
- White
- Producer
- Domaine Billaud-Simon
- Region
- Chablis
- Grape
- Chardonnay
- Drinking
- 2021 - 2026
- Case size
- 6x75cl
- Available Now
- Pricing
- Retail
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- Pricing Info
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Tasting Notes
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Goedhuis, November 2020
This fine Premier Cru sitting south west of the town of Chablis always produces a very perfumed and floral style of wine. This is a classical example in every way. The bright citrus flavours focus on lemon sorbet and lime, giving way to a touch of aromatic jasmine and chamomile. The long mineral steely finish gives a feeling of quality and class. Lovely.
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Burghound, November 2020,
Score: 90-92There is even classic Chablis character suffusing the white peach, pear and pretty floral nuances. The racy, intense and solidly mineral-driven medium weight flavors culminate in a saline and lemony finish that displays a mild touch of austerity. Drink 2026+
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Matthew Jukes, November 2020,
Score: 17.5With a chalky, citrus attack, this is a firm wine with a mineral edge which brings a dramatic sourness to the flavour. Edgy and lean there is a raspy note here which makes the mouth water. The fruit is mountain-stream-fresh and there is a coolness which is extremely enticing. Drink 2022-2027
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Jasper Morris MW, December 2020,
Score: 90-93From six plots well distributed across Vaillons. For example, they pick the 75 year old vines in Séchets a week before those in Mélinots at the far end of the valley. Notably pale in colour, very reductive, suggestive of fresh mint on the stones. Almost dainty within the context of the vintage, yet with good grip at the back. 4 stars.
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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 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.
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.