Domaine Billaud-Simon
Chablis Premier Cru Mont de Milieu
The name “Mont de Milieu” makes reference to the defining characteristic of this hillside which previously marked a boundary between two points. On one side was the Chablis constituency (an area across which a Lord or town had the right to jurisdiction), at the time in the Champagne constituency, and on the other side was the Fleys constituency which fell under the Duchy of Bourgogne
Vintage Factsheets
Planted on the right bank in kimmeridgien clay-limestones, Billaud-Simons 0.277ha 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 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%
Clear, bright hue with light green tinges. This Premier Cru reveals a remarkably rich aromatic profile with ripe citrus fruits and white flowers. The palate is rich and round with exceptional length.
Wine Spectator
92 Points
2022
"This white is rich, sporting peach, melon and light baking spice flavors, plus a deft touch of oak for roundness. Shows concentration throughout, with fine harmony and length."
— Bruce Sanderson, 2024
