Domaine Billaud-Simon
Chablis Premier Cru Les Vaillons
Vaillons is derived from the term “vallon”, meaning “small valley”. The term “valson” was also used previously. “Vaillons” originates from the Latin “vallis” or “valles” meaning an “elongated area between two raised zones.”
Planted on the right bank in very pebbly clay-limestone soils with colluvial deposits on kimmeridgien subsoil, Billaud-Simons 0.295ha 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
- 14 to 16 months in stainless steel vats with, if necessary, some time spent in French oak barrels.
- Alcohol
- 13%
Bright, clear hue with attractive golden tinges. This Premier Cru offers remarkable aromatic complexity with aromas of ripe citrus and white flowers. The palate is round and seductive with a lively attack. Excellent length and a refined aromatic persistence combining fruity notes and a delicate acidity. Pleasant sensation of freshness.
Wine Enthusiast
93 Points
2022
"This wine is opulence bottled. Luxurious aromas of brioche, pear tart, Honeycrisp apple and dried lemon zest fill the nose. The palate is rich with well-integrated fruit that is restrained yet imminently present and citrus spritzed."
— Anna-Christina Cabrales, 2025
