Domaine Billaud-Simon
Chablis Premier Cru Fourchaume
The Fourchaume climat, situated on the right bank, is one of the most renowned Premier Crus. Its South/ Southwest exposure guarantees permanently sunny weather. With regards to toponymy, ‘Fourche’ (‘fork’) makes references to the crossroads.
Vintage Factsheets
Planted on the right bank in pebbly clay, originating from kimmeridgien colluvial desposits on marls, Billaud-Simons 0.25ha plot sits on a south/southwest facing slope. The vineyards are farmed organically and will be fully certified beginning with the 2025 vintage.
- Region
- Bourgogne
- Appellation
- Chablis
- Sub-Appellation
- Chablis Premier 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 with, if necessary, some time spent in French oak barrels.
- Alcohol
- 13%
White gold hue with pale green glimmers. Elegant, fruity nose. Aromas are direct and clean with mineral and citrus notes. The palate is well-balanced with the same aromatic profile as the nose. Long, lingering finish.
Wine Spectator
91 Points
2022
"Round and creamy in texture, this white displays peach, pear, yellow plum and melon flavors before tightening up on the finish, where citrus and chalk accents chime in."
— Bruce Sanderson, 2024
