Winery Billaud-Simon - Chablis 1er Cru 'Fourchaume'

Winery Billaud-SimonChablis 1er Cru 'Fourchaume'

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Chablis 1er Cru 'Fourchaume' of Winery Billaud-Simon is a white wine from the region of Chablis 1er Cru 'Fourchaume' of Burgundy.
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish.

Taste structure of the Chablis 1er Cru 'Fourchaume' from the Winery Billaud-Simon

Light
Bold
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Chablis 1er Cru 'Fourchaume' of Winery Billaud-Simon in the region of Burgundy is a with a nice freshness.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

Wine with earth taste

slate

Wine with microbio taste

cream

On the nose the Chablis 1er Cru 'Fourchaume' of Winery Billaud-Simon in the region of Burgundy often reveals types of flavors of cream, peach or green apple and sometimes also flavors of minerality, earth or microbio.

Details and technical informations about Winery Billaud-Simon's Chablis 1er Cru 'Fourchaume'.

Winemaker
Billaud-Simon
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.

Last vintages of this wine

Chablis 1er Cru 'Fourchaume' - 2016
In the top 100 of of Chablis 1er Cru 'Fourchaume' wines
Average rating: 411110
Chablis 1er Cru 'Fourchaume' - 2015
In the top 100 of of Chablis 1er Cru 'Fourchaume' wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Chablis 1er Cru 'Fourchaume' - 2014
In the top 100 of of Chablis 1er Cru 'Fourchaume' wines
Average rating: 411110
Chablis 1er Cru 'Fourchaume' - 2013
In the top 100 of of Chablis 1er Cru 'Fourchaume' wines
Average rating: 4.111110

The best vintages of Chablis 1er Cru 'Fourchaume' from Winery Billaud-Simon are 2013, 2016, 2014, 2015

Informations about the Winery Billaud-Simon

The winery offers 16 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 4.
It is in the top 15 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Chablis 1er Cru 'Fourchaume' in the region of Burgundy
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The Winery Billaud-Simon is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 15 wines for sale in the of Chablis 1er Cru 'Fourchaume' to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Burgundy
In the top 35000 of of France wines
In the top 800 of of Chablis 1er Cru 'Fourchaume' wines
In the top 35000 of white wines
In the top 150000 wines of the world

The wine region of Chablis 1er Cru 'Fourchaume'

The wine region of Chablis 1er Cru 'Fourchaume' is located in the region of Chablis Premier Cru of Burgundy of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine L. Chatelain or the Domaine Jean-Claude Bessin produce mainly wines white and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Chablis 1er Cru 'Fourchaume' are Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety.


The wine region of Burgundy

Bourgogne is the catch-all regional appellation title of the Burgundy wine region in eastern France ("Bourgogne" is the French name for Burgundy). Burgundy has a Complex and comprehensive appellation system; counting Premier Cru and Grand Cru titles, the region has over 700 appellation titles for its wines. Thus, Burgundy wines often come from one Vineyard (or several separate vineyards) without an appellation title specific to the region, Village or even vineyard. A standard Burgundy wine may be made from grapes grown in one or more of Burgundy's 300 communes.

News related to this wine

Chablis wines in the Hong Kong market by Debra MEIBURG

On December 10, 2020, four Hong Kong personalities discussed Chablis wines on a live webinar: Yang LU, Master Sommelier and Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador, Debra MEIBURG, Master of Wine, Ivy NG, Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador and Rebecca LEUNG, wine expert. In this minute-long clip, Debra MEIBURG discusses the position of Chablis wines in the Hong Kong market. #Chablis #PureChablis ...

Food and Chablis wines pairing, by Debra MEIBURG and Ivy NG

On December 10, 2020, four Hong Kong personalities discussed Chablis wines on a live webinar: Yang LU, Master Sommelier and Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador, Debra MEIBURG, Master of Wine, Ivy NG, Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador and Rebecca LEUNG, wine expert. In this 4-minute clip, Debra MEIBURG and Ivy NG illustrate how easily Chablis wines complement all kinds of food, all the way from cheese to caviar! #Chablis #PureChablis ...

The Chablis vineyard and the transition to sustainable practices

On December 10, 2020, four Hong Kong personalities discussed Chablis wines on a live webinar: Yang LU, Master Sommelier and Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador, Debra MEIBURG, Master of Wine, Ivy NG, Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador and Rebecca LEUNG, wine expert. In this 5-minute clip, the speakers discuss organic wines and the movement towards more environmentally friendly practices. #Chablis #PureChablis ...

The word of the wine: Rough

A very astringent and somewhat coarse tannic wine.

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