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 Spectator
92 Points
2023
"Typical aromas and flavors of lemon, apple, green plum and flint mark this tangy Chablis. Taut and focused, this is not very expressive now yet shows excellent balance and future potential in its long aftertaste of lemon and stone. Best from 2027 through 2038. 1,200 cases made, 240 cases imported."
— Bruce Sanderson, 2025
