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White dry
Billaud‑Simon Les Vaillons Chablis 1er Cru 2023 is a top‑tier Premier Cru from an exceptional site and offers crisp minerality and elegant fruit intensity—a must for fans of classic Chablis. It balances freshness and depth beautifully.
The wine glows with a bright golden hue tinged green, revealing aromas of ripe citrus, white flowers, and that signature gunflint (flinty) minerality. On the palate, it is medium‑bodied and refined, melding juicy fruit with crisp acidity and a long, saline finish.
Grown on a southeast‑facing Kimmeridgian limestone slope with pebbly clay soil, the vineyard gives this Chardonnay genuine terroir expression.
Aged 14–16 months in stainless steel, it retains purity and freshness without any oak domination.
Serve at 10-12° with scallop soup garnished with saffron, langoustine mousse or lamb thighs with lavender.
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.
