Billaud-Simon

Domaine Billaud-Simon is one of the historic estates of Chablis, with the family established in the region since the early nineteenth century. Based in the heart of the village of Chablis, the domaine built its reputation on an impressive collection of vineyards across some of the appellation’s finest terroirs. Since 2014, Billaud-Simon has been part of Domaine Faiveley, which has continued to operate the estate under its own name and identity.

The domaine works around 17 hectares of Chardonnay, including important holdings in four Grands Crus: Les Clos, Les Preuses, Vaudésir and Les Blanchots. Its Premier Cru vineyards include Montée de Tonnerre, Mont de Milieu, Fourchaume and Vaulorent, alongside several other parcels and village-level Chablis. Many of the vineyards are situated relatively close to the Serein, on the classic Kimmeridgian limestone soils that define the appellation.

Winemaking is deliberately restrained and focused on preserving freshness and terroir. Fermentation and ageing take place predominantly in stainless steel, complemented by carefully judged use of oak for certain cuvées. The objective is not richness or obvious élevage, but purity, tension and a clear expression of the individual vineyard.

Billaud-Simon’s wines are typically precise, mineral and energetic, with citrus and orchard fruit supported by firm acidity and the saline character associated with classic Chablis. The Premier and Grand Cru wines offer considerable depth and ageing potential, while the village wines remain relatively accessible. Billaud-Simon is an established reference point in Chablis: less defined by collector-driven scarcity than names such as Raveneau or Dauvissat, but highly regarded for consistently pure and terroir-focused wines.