Billaud Simon Chablis 2023

The Purity of Kimmeridgian Limestone
Domaine Billaud-Simon is a legendary name in Chablis, known for producing wines of crystalline purity and intense mineral drive. Their 2023 Chablis is a masterclass in transparency, sourced from meticulously farmed vineyards that sit atop the region’s famous ancient sea-bed soils. The 2023 vintage in Burgundy was one of balance and elegance, offering a generous fruit profile while retaining the razor-sharp precision and "gunflint" salinity that defines world-class Chardonnay from this northern enclave.

Appearance - A brilliant, pale lemon-gold with distinct silvery highlights.

Nose - A refined and cooling bouquet. Intense aromas of crisp Granny Smith apple and lemon zest are layered with white floral notes, crushed sea shells, and a subtle hint of freshly baked bread.

Palate - Lean, focused, and remarkably energetic. The 2023 vintage provides a succulent core of citrus and white stone fruit, underpinned by a bracing, stony acidity. It finishes with a long, saline, and mouth-watering persistence that leaves a clean, mineral impression on the palate.

Pairings - Fresh Pacific Oysters, Gindara Saikyo Yaki, Teppan Live Boston Lobster, Aburi Engawa, Iberico Pork with Yuzu.

Service - Serve at 10–12°C. While many serve white wine straight from the fridge, allowing this Chablis to warm slightly in the glass reveals its true aromatic depth and textural complexity. It is beautifully expressive now but has the structural integrity to develop further over the next 3 to 5 years.