{"product_id":"2023-domaine-billaud-simon-chablis-premier-cru-les-vaillons","title":"2023 Domaine Billaud Simon Chablis Premier Cru Les Vaillons","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe 2023 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDomaine Billaud-Simon Chablis Premier Cru Les Vaillons\u003c\/span\u003e is a beautifully refined expression of one of Chablis’ most celebrated Premier Cru vineyards. Situated on the left bank of the Serein River, Vaillons is known for producing wines that combine generous fruit with the hallmark tension and minerality of Chablis. In the warm yet balanced 2023 vintage, Billaud-Simon has crafted a wine that is both immediately appealing and classically structured. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe nose is vibrant and expressive, offering aromas of green apple, white peach, pear, citrus zest, and white flowers, layered with hints of chalk, oyster shell, wet stone, and a subtle touch of brioche. As the wine opens, delicate notes of yellow plum and ripe orchard fruits emerge, adding depth without compromising freshness. The fruit profile is generous, yet the dominant impression remains unmistakably Chablisian—pure, mineral, and precise. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOn the palate, the wine is sleek, energetic, and beautifully balanced. Flavours of lemon, grapefruit, white peach, and crisp orchard fruit are framed by vibrant acidity and a pronounced chalky minerality. The texture is more generous than in cooler vintages, reflecting the ripeness of 2023, yet there is ample tension and saline drive to maintain focus. Fine mineral grip and lingering citrus notes carry through a long, precise finish marked by oyster-shell salinity and classic limestone freshness. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOverall, this is a sophisticated and highly representative Vaillons, combining the generosity of the 2023 vintage with the purity and elegance that define Domaine Billaud-Simon. More open and approachable in its youth than some vintages, it nevertheless possesses the structure and mineral backbone to develop additional complexity over the next decade. It is a superb match for oysters, scallops, sashimi, grilled fish, or lobster with beurre blanc, and should drink beautifully from 2026 through 2038. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eInfo\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"height: 152px;\" width=\"846\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCOUNTRY\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePRODUCER\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDomaine Billaud Simon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVARIETY\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChardonnay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSTYLE\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite Wine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVINTAGE\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSIZE\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wine More Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51334683263291,"sku":"430523","price":170.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/6779\/7699\/products\/2023_Domaine_Billaud_Simon_Chablis_Premier_Cru_Les_Vaillon.jpg?v=1781231364","url":"https:\/\/winemore.com.au\/products\/2023-domaine-billaud-simon-chablis-premier-cru-les-vaillons","provider":"Wine More Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}