Billaud Simon
2023 Billaud Simon Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume
2023 Billaud Simon Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume
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*Vintage is subject to change without notice.
Winemaker Notes
The 2023 Domaine Billaud-Simon Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume shines in a brilliant white-gold hue with soft pale green glimmers, offering an alluring nose of ripe white peach, poached pear, honeysuckle, and fresh citrus peel offset by smoky, iodine-rich marine undertones. Sourced from its famed right-bank slopes near the Grand Crus, the palate is supple, generous, and beautifully layered, showcasing an impressive volume of sweet yellow orchard fruit balanced by a taut, vibrant vein of Kimmeridgian acidity. It moves with seamless precision from a plush, enveloping mid-palate into a dry, lingering finish marked by fine chalky stone, a gentle touch of bitter citrus zest, and a mouthwatering salty crunch.
About Winery
Founded in 1815 by Charles Louis Noël Billaud following the Napoleonic Wars, Domaine Billaud-Simon is one of the most historic wine producers in the Chablis region of Burgundy. The estate officially adopted its compound name in the 1930s when Jean Billaud married Renée Simon, uniting their family holdings and significantly expanding their vineyard footprint along the Serein River. Managed for decades by Bernard Billaud, the winery built a stellar reputation for crafting pure, crisp, and mineral-driven Chardonnays sourced from prime Kimmeridgian limestone terroirs, including notable Premier and Grand Cru plots. Following a family transition that saw former winemaker Samuel Billaud branch off to form his own label in 2009, the iconic house was acquired in 2014 by the prominent Nuits-Saint-Georges producer Domaine Faiveley, which modernised operations while maintaining Billaud-Simon's independent identity and classic winemaking style.
*Vintage is subject to change without notice.
Winemaker Notes
The 2023 Domaine Billaud-Simon Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume shines in a brilliant white-gold hue with soft pale green glimmers, offering an alluring nose of ripe white peach, poached pear, honeysuckle, and fresh citrus peel offset by smoky, iodine-rich marine undertones. Sourced from its famed right-bank slopes near the Grand Crus, the palate is supple, generous, and beautifully layered, showcasing an impressive volume of sweet yellow orchard fruit balanced by a taut, vibrant vein of Kimmeridgian acidity. It moves with seamless precision from a plush, enveloping mid-palate into a dry, lingering finish marked by fine chalky stone, a gentle touch of bitter citrus zest, and a mouthwatering salty crunch.
About Winery
Founded in 1815 by Charles Louis Noël Billaud following the Napoleonic Wars, Domaine Billaud-Simon is one of the most historic wine producers in the Chablis region of Burgundy. The estate officially adopted its compound name in the 1930s when Jean Billaud married Renée Simon, uniting their family holdings and significantly expanding their vineyard footprint along the Serein River. Managed for decades by Bernard Billaud, the winery built a stellar reputation for crafting pure, crisp, and mineral-driven Chardonnays sourced from prime Kimmeridgian limestone terroirs, including notable Premier and Grand Cru plots. Following a family transition that saw former winemaker Samuel Billaud branch off to form his own label in 2009, the iconic house was acquired in 2014 by the prominent Nuits-Saint-Georges producer Domaine Faiveley, which modernised operations while maintaining Billaud-Simon's independent identity and classic winemaking style.
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