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White dry
Billaud‑Simon Montée de Tonnerre Chablis 1er Cru 2023 – a standout Premier Cru from the legendary Montée de Tonnerre slope, offering crisp minerality, textural richness, and elegant depth.
It displays a bright pale-golden hue with gentle green reflections. The nose is floral and mineral-driven, featuring notes of ripe citrus zest, white flowers, and a touch of iodine—hallmarks of this soil-rich terroir.
On the palate, it is medium-bodied, smooth yet vibrant, anchored by a well-defined chalky-mineral backbone, lively acidity, and a persistent, slightly saline finish.
The wine is crafted from 100 % ‘Chardonnay’, sourced from southeast-facing Kimmeridgian limestone and clay hillsides, reflecting its precise terroir origin.
Vinified and aged 14–16 months in stainless steel vats, this vintage maintains pure fruit character and minerality, with no oak influence.
Serve at 10-12 °C with grilled chicken with mushrooms, smoked trout, meaty fish, mussels, softer cheeses.
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.
