Domaine Billaud Simon Chablis 2019 75cl

Tasting Note: Beautiful white gold colour with pale green glimmers. The nose is generous, direct and lively. This wine discloses citrus aromas, white flowers and a touch of minerality. The softness of the fruit is dominated by fresh notes of lemon, grapefruit, apple and fern combined with a delicate iodized character.

Producer: Domaine Billaud-Simon is renowned for producing some of the best wines in Chablis, long recognised for their steely, mineral style. Founded in 1815, the estate today is owned by the Faiveley family of famed Burgundian producer, Domaine Faiveley. Domaine Billaud-Simon owns 17 hectares of vineyards in some of the best areas in Chablis, with four grand cru (Les Clos, Les Preuses, Vaudesir and Les Blanchots), as well as four premier cru, (Montée de Tonnerre, Mont-de-Milieu, Fourchaume and Vaillons). The domaine has long been known for its focused, mineral-driven wines thanks to meticulous viticulture in the best sites along with the latest winemaking technology. Most of the domaine’s wines see only a touch of oak, apart from the Premier Cru Mont de Milieu which is 40% vinified in oak and the Grand Cru Les Blanchots, which is 100% vinified in oak. Billaud-Simon seek to produce a crisp, mineral style of Chablis with finesse, purity and balance. They are delicious when young, yet offer great ageing potential – the high acidity is complimented by richness of fruit, particularly in the Grand Crus which will typically improve in bottle for at least a decade. These are crisp, mineral-laden wines that are superb examples of modern style, unoaked Chablis.

Wine: France | Region: Burgundy, Chablis | Alcohol: 13% | Grapes: Chardonnay | Vegan | Vegetarian