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White dry
Billaud‑Simon Tête d’Or Chablis AOC 2023 is a flagship cuvée, showcasing excellent purity and minerality. It’s an outstanding choice for Chablis lovers seeking both elegance and depth.
The wine presents a bright, white-gold color with delicate green reflections. On the nose, expect fresh citrus, white flowers, and classic flinty minerality, hallmarks of fine Chablis
On the palate, it is medium-bodied, smooth, and opulent—combining a silky texture, lively acidity, and a long, chalky‑mineral finish.
Crafted from ‘Chardonnay’ grapes grown on southeast-facing Kimmeridgian limestone slopes, this wine expresses its terroir clearly It is aged 14–16 months in stainless steel vats, ensuring purity and freshness without oak influence.
Serve at 10-12 °C with poultry in cream sauce, halibut steak, seafood dishes.
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.
