{"product_id":"dom-billaud-simon-chablis-1er-cru-vaillons-2022","title":"Dom. Billaud Simon Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons 2022","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eFor \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eDomaine Billaud-Simon (Option 1)\u003c\/b\u003e, the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"42\"\u003e2022 Chablis 1er Cru 'Vaillons'\u003c\/b\u003e is a standout example of how this estate managed the \"Solar\" 2022 vintage. While the year was warm, Billaud-Simon’s signature precision has kept the wine remarkably fresh and \"marine.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eIn 2026, this wine is entering its \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"35\"\u003eideal drinking window\u003c\/b\u003e. It has moved past its tight, post-bottling phase and is now showing the full breadth of its \"Left Bank\" elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe Vibe\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThis cuvée is a blend from six different plots across the Vaillons hillside (including \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"87\"\u003eSéchets, Roncières, Chatains,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"121\"\u003eMinot\u003c\/i\u003e). In 2022, winemaker Olivier Bailly used a touch of wood aging for the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"198\"\u003eSéchets\u003c\/i\u003e component to add texture, though the wine remains a \"shimmering,\" stainless-steel-dominant expression. It is more \"classic\" and saline than the 2023 version, offering a deeper sense of Chablis' ancient seafloor origins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe Nose\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThe aromatics are expressive, bright, and distinctly \"oceanic\":\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Fruit:\u003c\/b\u003e A generous mix of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"29\"\u003elemon cake, white peach, and piquant green apple\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Floral:\u003c\/b\u003e High-toned notes of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"32\"\u003ehoneysuckle, jasmine, and orange blossom\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Marine:\u003c\/b\u003e A very clear \"oyster liquor\" scent combined with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"61\"\u003ewet stones and a hint of white pepper\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThe Taste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eOn the palate, the 2022 Vaillons is \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"36\"\u003eround and seductive but finishes with an \"electric shock.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Attack:\u003c\/b\u003e Friendly and fleshy, reflecting the warmth of the 2022 summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Mid-Palate:\u003c\/b\u003e It shows a lovely \"glycerin richness\" and weight, feeling much more substantial than the village-level wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e This is where the 2022 shines—it has a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"51\"\u003ecrunchy, saline grip\u003c\/b\u003e and a mouth-watering chalky finish that lingers for a remarkably long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e📋 Product Specs (2026 Status)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,1,1,0\"\u003eChablis 1er Cru Vaillons (Left Bank)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrapes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,2,1,0\"\u003e100% Chardonnay (Blend of 6 sub-climats)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVinification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,3,1,0\"\u003eStainless steel with partial wood aging on the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"12,3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"47\"\u003eSéchets\u003c\/i\u003e plot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStats\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e13% ABV\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e2026 – 2033.\u003c\/b\u003e Drinking beautifully now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCritical Score\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"12,6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e92-93 Points\u003c\/b\u003e (Wine Spectator \/ Jasper Morris)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eBest Paired With:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Seafood Match:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"\u003eGrilled prawns\u003c\/b\u003e or scallops with a lemon-zest reduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Poultry Pair:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"18\"\u003eChicken \"Petit Salé\"\u003c\/b\u003e or a simple roast chicken with spring herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Salty Contrast:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"20\"\u003eIbérico Ham\u003c\/b\u003e or salty Marcona almonds; the wine's acidity and saline finish cut through the richness of the fat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Cheese:\u003c\/b\u003e A young \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"20\"\u003eComté\u003c\/b\u003e or a creamy \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"38\"\u003eBrie de Meaux\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePro Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e In 2026, the 2022 Vaillons is a \"crowd-pleaser\" Premier Cru because it balances Chablis acidity with 2022 ripeness. Serve at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0\" data-index-in-node=\"134\"\u003e10–12°C\u003c\/b\u003e. Because it was a warmer year, it doesn't need as much air as the Montée de Tonnerre, but 15 minutes of \"breathing\" in the glass will help the honeysuckle and peach notes pop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Muru Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57366493135222,"sku":"3525135322317","price":49.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/0770\/6230\/files\/dombillaudsimonchablisvaillons.png?v=1774028381","url":"https:\/\/muruwines.fi\/products\/dom-billaud-simon-chablis-1er-cru-vaillons-2022","provider":"MuruWines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}