Chablis Grand Cru Valmur 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 in 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 near the Serein river, the winery is currently run 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.
The Vaudésir plot is located in Chablis between les Grenouilles, Valmur, and les Preuses, and its soil is Kimmeridgian, with a southeast exposure. Domaine Billaud Simon owns 0.5 hectares of this plot with 32-year-old vines. The grapes are hand-harvested, then pneumatically pressed. Alcoholic fermentation lasts 15 to 18 days, after which the wine ages for 14 months, sometimes in French oak barrels.
The nose offers intense aromas of ripe white fruits (apple, pear) and citrus fruits, white flowers, hazelnuts, mint, and a hint of salinity. Simultaneously rich, powerful, well-rounded, and fresh on the palate, with a wonderful, mineral length.
Currently, the winery is in the process of converting its vineyards to organic farming.
The perfect food pairing
Chicken, fish, seafood…
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