Domaine Billaud-Simon
Chablis Premier Cru Montée de Tonnerre
This climat is situated alongside the former Roman road that links the town of Auxerre with the town of Tonnerre. At this place, the road climbed the hillside up towards the plateau in the direction of Tonnerre. As an extension of the Grands Crus, this is the most diverse of the Premiers Crus with a very complete profile: mineral, floral, oiliness, body and a rich character
Vintage Factsheets
Planted on the right bank in Kimmeridgien marls, predominately made up of limestone and clay, Billaud-Simons 2.15ha 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.
- Alcohol
- 13%
Beautiful white gold hue with greenish tinges. This Premier Cru offers an exceptional aromatic profile with mineral notes and spice. On the palate, the perfect balance between strength, freshness, sweet fruity notes and intense floral aromas. A complex, elegant and remarkably harmonious wine.
Wine Spectator
94 Points
2022
"An attractive mix of peach, apple, lemon, oyster shell and fresh herb flavors are the hallmarks of this expressive and complex Chablis. Intense from beginning to end, with a kaleidoscopic finish."
— Bruce Sanderson, 2024
