The Chablis from Domaine Billaud-Simon serves as the estate’s calling card, blending several parcels around the town of Chablis. Vines rooted in classic Kimmeridgian limestone give the wine its hallmark chalky freshness. Most of the must ferments in stainless steel, with a small proportion raised in oak to add texture and complexity. The bouquet combines lemon, green apple and white flowers with hints of vineyard peach and a touch of exotic fruit. On the palate this Chablis is elegant, juicy and precise, driven by fine, well-integrated acidity and a firm mineral spine. A fresh, gently saline finish makes it a highly versatile white for mussels, fish, sushi and light, modern cuisine.
In France—Frankreich—in Chablis, Domaine Billaud Simon carries a lineage that reaches back to 1815—born in the wake of the Napoleonic era and still defined by discipline. Chardonnay is the centre of gravity, rooted in Kimmeridgian limestone where fossils and clay sharpen the sense of place....
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The grape variety: Chardonnay
Chardonnay is a globally renowned white grape from Burgundy, capable of crisp, mineral, creamy or oak-aged styles. Its flavours range from citrus and apple to peach, butter, nuts and toast.
It pairs with seafood, chicken, creamy pasta, mushrooms, lobster and soft cheeses. Chardonnay is exciting because it can be beautifully simple or profoundly complex.
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