Winery Billaud-SimonChablis Tête d'Or
White wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Chardonnay.
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 Tête d'Or from the Winery Billaud-Simon
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Chablis Tête d'Or of Winery Billaud-Simon in the region of Burgundy is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Chablis Tête d'Or of Winery Billaud-Simon in the region of Burgundy often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, flint or floral and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, spices or tree fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Chablis Tête d'Or
Pairings that work perfectly with Chablis Tête d'Or
Original food and wine pairings with Chablis Tête d'Or
The Chablis Tête d'Or of Winery Billaud-Simon matches generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of baked pork chops, peppers stuffed with tuna and parmesan or easy seafood gratin.
Details and technical informations about Winery Billaud-Simon's Chablis Tête d'Or.
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
The best vintages of Chablis Tête d'Or from Winery Billaud-Simon are 2008, 2018, 2017, 2010 and 2016.
Informations about the Winery Billaud-Simon
The Winery Billaud-Simon is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 15 wines for sale in the of Chablis to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Chablis
Chablis is a historic town and wine region in NorthCentralFrance. It produces light, Dry white wines, renowned for their minerality and lively Acidity. AOC Chablis wines are produced exclusively from the Chardonnay grape. The wines of Chablis are made in a rather different style from those produced elsewhere in Burgundy.
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
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 ...
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 ...
A panel discussion about the Chablis appellation
This film is the recording of a webinar on Chablis wines organized in December 2020 with four personalities from Hong Kong: 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. They explain the purity of Chablis wines, discuss the latest vintages, and also talk about food and wine pairings, as well as global warming and the transition to more sustainable practices. #Chablis #P ...
The word of the wine: Pigeage
Operation consisting of a vertical treading to push the cap of marc into the wine, which promotes extraction. Pigeage can be carried out mechanically with jacks that plunge into the vat. Traditionally, it is the men who go down into the vats and push the cap by trampling it.
