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Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons 2022, Domaine Billaud Simon Chablis 0.75
Domaine Billaud-Simon was founded in 1815 by Charles Louis Noël Billaud after his return from the Napoleonic Wars. He planted vines on his family’s holdings, which were later expanded through the marriage of his relative Jean Billaud to Renée Simon in the 1930s. Located behind high walls close to the Serein River, the winery is currently managed by Jean's son, Bernard. It is known as one of the best producers in Chablis. Billaud Simon's 20 hectares in Chablis include vineyards in 4 of the 7 Grand Crus: Blanchots, Les Clos, Les Preuses, and Vaudésir, as well as four leading Premier Crus: Fourchaume, Mont de Milieu, Montée de Tonnerre, and Vaillons. They also produce AC Chablis from their own fruit in Kimmeridgian (rich in limestone, clay, and marine fossils) soils surrounding the 1er and Grand Cru vineyards.
Vaillons comes from the term "vallon," which means "small valley." Previously, the term "valson" was also used. "Vaillons" originates from the Latin "vallis" or "valles," which means "an elongated area between two raised areas."
The winery is currently in the process of organic conversion of its vineyards.