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White dry
This fresh and mineral-driven white ‘Chardonnay’ from the renowned Billaud-Simon estate in Chablis impresses with its precision, elegance, and purity of style – a perfect choice for lovers of classic Burgundy whites.
This ‘Chardonnay’ delights with a bright, pale-gold color with green tinges, offering vibrant aromas of ripe citrus fruit and white flowers, overlaid with classic gunflint minerality.
On the palate it is medium-bodied and refined, with fresh acidity supporting a creamy texture and providing an elegant, long finish accentuated by citrus zest and saline notes.
The ‘Chardonnay’ vineyard, planted on a southeast-facing Kimmeridgian limestone slope, delivers outstanding terroir expression.
The wine is aged 14–16 months in stainless steel tanks, preserving its crisp character without overt oak influence.
Serve at 10-12 °C with fresh oysters, grilled white fish with lemon butter or a mild goat's cheese tartlet.
Domaine Billaud‑Simon is one of the oldest and most influential estates in the Chablis region, founded in 1815 by Charles Louis Noël Billaud. Since 2014, the estate has been part of the Domaine Faiveley family, yet it has preserved its two-century-old tradition and distinctive style. The wines are known for their refinement, structure, and pure ‘Chardonnay’ character, representing the classic Chablis style.
Vineyards
The estate cultivates about 17 hectares, including 4 Grand Cru and 4 Premier Cru parcels (such as Montée de Tonnerre, Fourchaume, and Vaillons). The vines grow on Kimmeridgian limestone and clay soils, which give the wines their distinct minerality. The estate follows sustainable viticultural practices, including manual harvesting and minimal herbicide use.
Wine Style
Domaine Billaud‑Simon aims to craft clean, mineral-driven Chablis with a perfect balance of acidity and fruit expression. The wines are elegant, refined, and expressive, both in youth and with age. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, while certain Premier and Grand Cru wines are partially aged in older oak foudres, allowing for subtle and minimalist oak integration while preserving fruit purity.
Ageing and Drinking Window
The estate’s core wines are aged for 14–16 months in stainless steel, while select Premier and Grand Cru cuvées see partial ageing in old oak. These wines are pleasant to drink young, but also possess excellent ageing potential—5 to 15 years, and up to 20 years for Grand Cru labels.
