Domaine Billaud Simon Chablis 'Mont de Milieu' Premier Cru 2023
4.6
HK$450
750ml
Bottle
Vintage Character 2023 Domaine Billaud-Simon Chablis Premier Cru Mont de Milieu comes from one of the most highly regarded Premier Cru climats in Chablis, on the right bank of the Serein. The 2023 vintage was shaped by a generally generous growing season, giving healthy fruit and attractive balance; in a strong white Burgundy year like this, the wine combines early charm with the tension expected of fine Chablis. Mont de Milieu is noted for its classic Kimmeridgian limestone and marl soils and its well-exposed hillside position, factors that help deliver both ripeness and the saline, chalky precision that defines the site.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing In the glass, this Chardonnay opens with lemon zest, green apple, white peach and white blossom, backed by subtle oyster shell and wet-stone notes. The palate is dry, medium-bodied and incisive, with bright acidity threading through citrus, orchard fruit and a faint lees-derived creaminess; the texture is sleek rather than broad, and the finish is long, stony and mouthwatering. It is an excellent partner for oysters, grilled sole with beurre blanc, or chicken piccata, dishes that echo the wine’s freshness and mineral cut.
Winery Background Founded in 1815, Domaine Billaud-Simon is one of Chablis’ historic benchmark estates, long admired for wines that privilege clarity, restraint and site expression over winemaking weight. The domaine’s philosophy centers on careful vineyard work, rigorous fruit selection and hand-harvesting where appropriate, with élevage designed to preserve tension and terroir transparency rather than mask it. Fermentation and aging are typically handled with a measured approach, including fine lees work and discreet use of oak, allowing Mont de Milieu’s distinctive mineral signature to remain front and center.