{"title":"Billaud-Simon","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"relative font-sans text-base text-foreground selection:bg-super\/50 selection:text-foreground dark:selection:bg-super\/10 dark:selection:text-super\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-w-0 break-words [word-break:break-word]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" id=\"markdown-content-12\" class=\"gap-y-md after:clear-both after:block after:content-['']\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"has-inline-images my-2 first:mt-0 [\u0026amp;:has([data-inline-type=image])+\u0026amp;:has([data-inline-type=image])_[data-inline-type=image]]:hidden [\u0026amp;:has(table)_[data-inline-type=image]]:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose dark:prose-invert inline leading-relaxed break-words min-w-0 [word-break:break-word] [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;*:first-child]:mt-0 [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;*:last-child]:mb-0\" data-renderer=\"lm\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eA Historic Chablis Estate Expressing Two Centuries of Terroir\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eDomaine Billaud-Simon is one of Chablis’ historic names, founded in 1815 and shaped by generations of the Billaud and Simon families. Now part of Domaine Faiveley, it retains its own identity: focused, terroir-led Chardonnay from exceptional village, Premier Cru and Grand Cru vineyards in northern Burgundy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThe estate’s old vines root deeply in Kimmeridgian limestone, the fossil-rich seabed soils behind Chablis’ hallmark salinity and cool, stony energy. Sustainable vineyard work, close parcel-by-parcel observation and later harvesting prioritise freshness, concentration and natural acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eIn the cellar, gentle pressing and temperature-controlled stainless-steel fermentation protect purity and precision. Oak is used sparingly—mainly older barrels for selected crus—adding texture without disguising site character. Expect citrus, orchard fruit, white flowers and iodine-like minerality: Burgundy Chardonnay with tension, clarity and serious ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"billaud-simon-chablis-tete-dor-2021","title":"Billaud-Simon Chablis Tete d'Or 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreamy and oaky, it features enticing aromas of pear and minerals, providing a wonderful depth and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, the wine showcases vibrant citrus notes of lemon and lime, complemented by soft pear and buttery undertones. The high, crisp acidity is beautifully balanced with the fruit, making this an exceptional bottle that perfectly captures the essence of Chablis. A must-try for any wine enthusiast!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billaud-Simon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40919393960016,"sku":"","price":330.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/8188\/2960\/files\/Billaud-SimonChablisTeted_Or2021.png?v=1726207434"},{"product_id":"billaud-simon-les-vaillons-1er-cru-2022","title":"Billaud-Simon Les Vaillons 1er Cru 2022","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBillaud-Simon Les Vaillons 1er Cru 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e captures the essence of great Chablis with its vibrant energy and mineral precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003eThis wine opens with crisp aromas of green apple, white peach and wet stones, underscored by subtle floral notes. On the palate, it balances racy acidity with a textured mid-palate, offering flavors of citrus and stone fruit that lead to a long, saline finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003eWhile already expressive in its youth, the wine's structure suggests excellent aging potential. It's a beautiful example of Vaillons' terroir - at once lively and serious, perfect for seafood pairings or quiet contemplation. Serve slightly chilled to appreciate its full complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billaud-Simon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41155303473232,"sku":null,"price":415.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/8188\/2960\/files\/Billaud-Simon-Les-Vaillons-1er-Cru-2020.png?v=1715594218"},{"product_id":"billaud-simon-chablis-tete-dor-2022","title":"Billaud-Simon Chablis Tete d'Or 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreamy and oaky, it features enticing aromas of pear and minerals, providing a wonderful depth and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, the wine showcases vibrant citrus notes of lemon and lime, complemented by soft pear and buttery undertones. The high, crisp acidity is beautifully balanced with the fruit, making this an exceptional bottle that perfectly captures the essence of Chablis. A must-try for any wine enthusiast!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billaud-Simon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41156530012240,"sku":null,"price":330.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/8188\/2960\/files\/Billaud-SimonChablisTeted_Or2021.png?v=1726207434"},{"product_id":"billaud-simon-chablis-tete-dor-2023","title":"Billaud-Simon Chablis Tete d'Or 2023","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eBillaud-Simon’s 2023 Chablis Tête d’Or draws on a heritage dating to 1815, selecting prime right-bank parcels beside premier cru vineyards. Partly matured in oak, it balances precision with subtle breadth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eLemon, green apple and white flowers meet wet stone, sea-salt minerality and brisk acidity. Sleek and concentrated, with a long, saline finish - an elegant, cellar-worthy expression of Chablis.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billaud-Simon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42786161524816,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/8188\/2960\/files\/Billaud-SimonChablisTeted_Or2021.png?v=1726207434"},{"product_id":"billaud-simon-chablis-1er-cru-les-vaillons-2023","title":"Billaud Simon Chablis 1er Cru Les Vaillons 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eBillaud-Simon Chablis 1er Cru Les Vaillons 2023 is a beautifully crafted white wine from a storied estate. Six carefully selected Vaillons parcels are fermented separately, then blended and aged for several months to create this focused expression. Expect ripe citrus, apple, green plum, and flint on the nose and palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaut and focused with excellent balance, it finishes long with bright lemon and mineral notes - a classic Chablis that rewards both immediate enjoyment and careful contemplation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billaud-Simon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42786162081872,"sku":null,"price":410.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/8188\/2960\/files\/Billaud_Simon_Chablis_1er_Cru_Les_Vaillons_2023.webp?v=1784404051"},{"product_id":"billaud-simon-chablis-1er-cru-fourchaume-2023","title":"Billaud Simon Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume 2023","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eBillaud-Simon Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume 2023 comes from the estate’s south-facing Vaupulans parcel, crafted entirely in stainless steel to preserve crystalline freshness. Its 1815-rooted Chablis heritage shows in the wine’s poise and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eAndy Howard MW praises its “silky finesse” and “richer, more opulent style.” Expect nectarine, hazelnut, pear, iodine and citrus, layered over a supple, mineral-driven palate and lingering finish.\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\" data-pplx-citation=\"\" data-pplx-citation-url=\"https:\/\/whwc.com\/billaud-simon-chablis-1er-cru-fourchaume-2023\/\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" aria-label=\"Billaud-Simon Chablis 1er cru Fourchaume 2023\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 pts — Andy Howard MW, Decanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billaud-Simon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42786202517584,"sku":null,"price":430.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/8188\/2960\/files\/Billaud_Simon_Chablis_1er_Cru_Fourchaume.webp?v=1784405697"},{"product_id":"billaud-simon-chablis-1er-cru-montee-tonnerre-2023","title":"Billaud Simon Chablis 1er Cru Montee Tonnerre 2023","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Chardonnay from a 2.15-hectare parcel across Pied d'Aloup and Côte de Bréchain, gently pressed and fermented exclusively in stainless steel to protect freshness. Charles Curtis MW notes \"aromas of gooseberry and cream with a suggestion of oyster shell,\" finishing with \"a salty, mineral tang.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllen Meadows calls it \"exuberantly floral-suffused,\" with \"tidal pool, citrus zest and plenty of iodine character\" on a racy, finely detailed palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Racy, mineral and detailed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gooseberry, oyster shell, citrus zest, iodine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 pts — Wine Spectator, 93 pts — Charles Curtis MW, Decanter,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Billaud-Simon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42786205270096,"sku":null,"price":510.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/8188\/2960\/files\/Billaud_Simon_Chablis_1er_Cru_Montee_Tonnerre_2023.jpg?v=1786039134"},{"product_id":"billaud-simon-chablis-grand-cru-valmur-2022","title":"Billaud-Simon Chablis Grand Cru Valmur 2022","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e100% Chardonnay from a 3.256-hectare Kimmeridgian plot bordered by Vaudésir and Les Clos, this \u003cstrong\u003eBillaud-Simon\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eChablis Grand Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e ferments naturally in stainless steel with both alcoholic and malolactic conversion occurring spontaneously, then ages 8 to 10 months before bottling — a precise, non-interventionist approach that lets the terroir speak clearly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eAllen Meadows (Burghound) found \"cool if ripe and vaguely exotic aromas\" of pear liqueur, green fruit, spice and seashore notes, with \"almost painful intensity\" building to a chalky, compact finish — \"very much a classic Valmur.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Full-bodied, chalky and intense\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTasting notes: Pear liqueur, green fruit, spice, seashore, chalk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e95 pts — Tim Atkin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Billaud-Simon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42842385580112,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/8188\/2960\/files\/Billaud-SimonChablisGrandCruValmur2022.png?v=1786700070"},{"product_id":"billaud-simon-chablis-mont-de-milieu-1er-cru-2023","title":"Billaud-Simon Chablis Mont de Milieu 1er Cru 2023","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e100% Chardonnay from the Mont de Milieu vineyard, this \u003cstrong\u003epremier cru\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003eBillaud-Simon\u003c\/strong\u003e is fermented naturally with a majority seeing no oak at all, preserving the elegance, purity and freshness that define the estate's signature unoaked style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eThe nose shows citrus-inflected white orchard fruit with a discreet exotic edge. Medium-bodied and tightly coiled, the palate builds terrific mineral-driven energy toward a bone-dry finish — admirably intense, if still youthfully compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eStyle: Medium-bodied, mineral-driven and intense\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eTasting notes: Citrus, white orchard fruit, chalk, stone, saline minerality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Billaud-Simon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42842385645648,"sku":null,"price":420.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/8188\/2960\/files\/Billaud-SimonChablisMontdeMilieu1erCru2023.png?v=1786699992"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/8188\/2960\/collections\/Billaud-Simon-logo.png?v=1715597591","url":"https:\/\/lyndhorstwine.com\/collections\/billaud-simon.oembed","provider":"Lyndhurst Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}