Domaine Billaud-Simon
Chablis Premier Cru Vaulorent
The name of this climat is derived from “Laurent”, the name of a landowner in the valley: ‘la vallée au Laurent’. “Vaulorent” does not appear in the land registry. This Premier Cru is officially composed of the following lieux-dits: “Les Quatre Chemins”, “Les Couvertes” and “La ferme de Couverte”. It is a sub-climat of “Fourchaume” and could be considered as the 8th Grand Cru.
Vintage Factsheets
Planted on the right bank in middle and upper Kimmeridgien, with alternate layers of limestone and exogyra virgula marls, Billaud-Simons small plot within Fourchaume Premier Cru, 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. Aged for 14 to 16 months in stainless steel vats.
- Alcohol
- 13%
Bright, clear hue with greenish reflections. The complex nose offers delicate aromas of fresh pear combined with toasty and smoky notes. The palate is well-structured with freshness and a wonderful salinity. This wine’s distinctive minerality and lively character linger on the finish.
