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.
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
- 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.
Wine Spectator
90 Points
2023
"Flavors of apple and lemon ply the vibrant structure in this lean, intense white. Lanolin and bitter citrus accents emerge on the tangy aftertaste. Fine length."
— Bruce Sanderson, 2025
