Domaine Billaud-Simon
Chablis Grand Cru Vaudesir
The origins of the name are not clear. It is probably derived from “la vallée de tous les désirs” meaning “the valley of all desires”, eagerly awaited by wine lovers and winemakers each year. Whatever the case, it is certainly a very beautiful name for a wine climat.
Vintage Factsheets
Planted on the right bank in kimmeridgien clay and limestone soils, Billaud-Simons 0.49ha plot, sits on a south/southeast facing slope. The vineyards are farmed organically and will be fully certified beginning with the 2025 vintage.
- Region
- Bourgogne
- Appellation
- Chablis
- Sub-Appellation
- Chablis Grand Cru AOP
- Varietal Composition
- Chardonnay
- Aging
- The grapes are pressed gently by a pneumatic press, followed by one night of cold settling before vinification in stainless steel vats. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation occur naturally, and the resulting wine is aged for 14 to 16 months in stainless steel vats.
- Alcohol
- 13%
Pale yellow hue with clear, green glimmers. The complex nose reveals delicate aromas of white flowers (acacia and lime blossom), vanilla and honey. The palate is well-structured and combines a rich structure and lively acidity.
Vinous
91 Points
2022
"The 2022 Chablis Vaudésir Grand Cru is more neutral on the nose than its peers, though it is well-defined with Granny Smiths and flinty scents. Early picked? The palate is taut and fresh, with a little creaminess at the entry and moderate depth with a touch of spice at the finish."
— Neal Martin, 2024
