COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Domaine Billaud-Simon
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine Billaud-Simon's Chablis Premier Cru Les Vaillons 2022 is a Chardonnay from the historic Vaillons climat in Chablis, Burgundy. The Vaillons climat, named from the Latin 'vallis' for small valley, is situated on the left bank of the Serein river and is characterized by its South/East exposure and shallow soils rich in Kimmeridgian limestone. The vines at Domaine Billaud-Simon average 50 years of age. The estate itself has a history dating back over two centuries, with the Faiveley family acquiring it in 2014, continuing its tradition of producing sophisticated Chablis wines that reflect their terroirs.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€59
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vaillons means 'small valley' in Latin.
Fact 02
The vineyard soil is a sticky clay rich in Kimmeridgian limestone.
Fact 03
Vines at Billaud-Simon average 50 years old.
Fact 04
The estate is transitioning to organic certification from 2025.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Domaine Billaud-Simon Chablis Premier Cru Les Vaillons 2022 involves hand-harvesting and hand-selection of grapes. Fermentation is carried out using natural yeasts in a combination of tanks and used barriques, with low turbidity (around 50 NTU) maintained. The wine then undergoes aging for 14 months, with approximately 20% of the volume maturing in neutral barrels and the remainder in tank. The domaine employs sustainable farming practices and is working towards organic certification.
