Billaud Simon
2023 Billaud Simon Chablis Grand Cru Blanchot
2023 Billaud Simon Chablis Grand Cru Blanchot
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*Vintage is subject to change without notice.
Winemaker Notes
The 2023 Domaine Billaud-Simon Chablis Grand Cru Blanchot shines with a pale, shimmering greenish-gold brilliance, opening with an exceptionally refined nose of honeysuckle, white peach, crushed oyster shell, and subtle acacia blossom. Sourced from old vines (Vieilles Vignes) set on steep, east-facing Kimmeridgian slopes, the palate is ethereal, silky, and crystalline—displaying a lighter, more floral, and nuanced personality than its heavier Grand Cru neighbors. Flavors of crisp green apple, lemon verbena, and wet chalk seamlessly expand before being framed by a delicate, driving line of cool acidity, resulting in an exceptionally long, airy finish marked by lingering white flowers, citrus oil, and a flinty, saline tail.
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 Grand Cru Blanchot shines with a pale, shimmering greenish-gold brilliance, opening with an exceptionally refined nose of honeysuckle, white peach, crushed oyster shell, and subtle acacia blossom. Sourced from old vines (Vieilles Vignes) set on steep, east-facing Kimmeridgian slopes, the palate is ethereal, silky, and crystalline—displaying a lighter, more floral, and nuanced personality than its heavier Grand Cru neighbors. Flavors of crisp green apple, lemon verbena, and wet chalk seamlessly expand before being framed by a delicate, driving line of cool acidity, resulting in an exceptionally long, airy finish marked by lingering white flowers, citrus oil, and a flinty, saline tail.
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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