Size: 750 ml
Grape variety: Chardonnay
Producer: Samuel Billaud, who established his new winery facility in 2015, as well as purchasing four hectares, which had previously belonged to the esteemed Chablis family at Domaine Billaud-Simon.
Region: Chablis in Burgundy, France
In the cellar: Sourced from a 70-year old plot of vines within the Vaillons 1er Cru. The wine undergoes pneumatic pressing, cold settling, and alcoholic fermentation in small thermo-regulated stainless steel tanks and neutral casks. Aging on fine lees gives extra depth.
Farming method: Organic
Tasting notes: Samuel Billaud’s ‘Les Vaillons’ showcases a beautifully complex flavor profile. Bright pink grapefruit aromas lead to a palate of herbaceous notes, wet stones, and zesty lime, all wrapped in a signature minerality. The wine’s dry finish and balanced acidity are enhanced by the old vines’ deep roots in Chablis’ famous clay-limestone soils. This is a stunning expression of premier cru Chablis, with elegance and depth that reflect Samuel Billaud’s mastery of winemaking.