Domaine Billaud-Simon - Chablis 1er Cru Mont de Milieu 2010
Notes: Guide Hachette 2** (Remarkable Wine ) + Coup de Coeur
“A truly beautiful wine, with notes of fresh spices, remarkable intensity, and above all, extraordinary complexity. The fresh, mineral finish makes your mouth water, water, water...,” notes a taster who immediately suggests serving this superb bottle with lobster or pan-seared scallops. An assessment shared by the entire panel, charmed by a richness that reveals itself upon the first sniff, with candied notes complementing the aromas of white flowers. As for the palate, it is a monument of concentration, elegance, and freshness. Boasting incredible length as a bonus, this Premier Cru is best reserved for a special occasion.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2013).
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Eye
A beautiful golden-yellow color with a slight pale green sheen
Nose
Bursting with richness and depth: mango, lychee, pink grapefruit, peach, and lemongrass vie with spicy notes
Palate
Full-bodied and generous, the fruit’s intensity is enhanced here by a smooth, rich texture and acidity that perfectly balances the whole
Serve
at 10-12°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink from
2012
Drink before
2017
Production
18,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur un pavé de brochet au coulis de langoustines, une escalope de foie gras poêlée sur un lit de miel, un filet de saint Pierre au beurre de cerfeuil...<br/>
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2022 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
This family-owned estate, established in Chablis since 1815, changed hands in 2014, becoming part of the Faiveley estate. This expanded Faiveley’s portfolio, which already included 20 hectares of Chablis’s finest terroirs, featuring four grands crus: Les Clos, Les Preuses, Vaudésir, and Les Blanchots; four premiers crus: Montée de Tonnerre, Mont-de-Milieu, Fourchaume, and Vaillons, as well as Chablis and Petit Chablis. Olivier Bailly was appointed estate manager in 2014 and quickly refined the winemaking process. Starting in 2016, the return to top quality became evident, and this estate is now one of the most reliable in Chablis.
Jancis Robinson
Rated: Recommended
Vinous
Rated: Recommended