Winemaker Notes Clear, bright hue with light green tinges. This Premier Cru reveals a remarkably rich aromatic profile with ripe citrus fruits and white flowers. The palate is rich and round with exceptional length.   About Winery Domaine Billaud-Simon, founded in 1815 in Chablis, is a historic estate whose vineyards lie on the banks of the Serein River, rooted in the region’s famed Kimmeridgian limestone soils rich with fossilized shells. Over generations, the Billaud and Simon families expanded holdings to include prestigious Grand Cru sites such as Les Clos, Vaudésir, Les Preuses, and Les Blanchots, as well as celebrated Premier Crus like Montée de Tonnerre and Vaillons. Known for its pure, mineral-driven Chardonnay, the winery emphasizes stainless steel vinification to preserve terroir clarity, with minimal oak influence. Since 2014, under the stewardship of the Faiveley family, Billaud-Simon continues to honor its legacy while refining quality, producing wines that embody the elegance, precision, and timeless character of Chablis.

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Winemaker Notes The 2023 Billaud Simon Chablis 1ER Cru Montee De Tonnerre is a complex, elegant wine featuring lemon peel, green apple, and salty oyster-shell minerality. It is made from a blend of old vines fermented and aged entirely in stainless steel tanks.   About Winery Domaine Billaud-Simon, founded in 1815 in Chablis, is a historic estate whose vineyards lie on the banks of the Serein River, rooted in the region’s famed Kimmeridgian limestone soils rich with fossilized shells. Over generations, the Billaud and Simon families expanded holdings to include prestigious Grand Cru sites such as Les Clos, Vaudésir, Les Preuses, and Les Blanchots, as well as celebrated Premier Crus like Montée de Tonnerre and Vaillons. Known for its pure, mineral-driven Chardonnay, the winery emphasizes stainless steel vinification to preserve terroir clarity, with minimal oak influence. Since 2014, under the stewardship of the Faiveley family, Billaud-Simon continues to honor its legacy while refining quality, producing wines that embody the elegance, precision, and timeless character of Chablis.

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Winemaker Notes There is excellent density, especially for the vintage, to the middle weight flavors that are rich and caressing while maintaining good verve that carries over to the clean, dry and youthfully austere finale. This could use more depth but the fine potential is evident. Lovely.   About Winery Domaine Billaud-Simon, founded in 1815 in Chablis, is a historic estate whose vineyards lie on the banks of the Serein River, rooted in the region’s famed Kimmeridgian limestone soils rich with fossilized shells. Over generations, the Billaud and Simon families expanded holdings to include prestigious Grand Cru sites such as Les Clos, Vaudésir, Les Preuses, and Les Blanchots, as well as celebrated Premier Crus like Montée de Tonnerre and Vaillons. Known for its pure, mineral-driven Chardonnay, the winery emphasizes stainless steel vinification to preserve terroir clarity, with minimal oak influence. Since 2014, under the stewardship of the Faiveley family, Billaud-Simon continues to honor its legacy while refining quality, producing wines that embody the elegance, precision, and timeless character of Chablis.

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Winemaker Notes The 2023 Billaud-Simon Chablis Bougros Grand Cru features rich, demonstrative aromas of candied fruits, apple pie spice, and intense minerals, balanced by a powerful, unctuous palate with hints of gingerbread and a long, saline finish.   About Winery Domaine Billaud-Simon, founded in 1815 in Chablis, is a historic estate whose vineyards lie on the banks of the Serein River, rooted in the region’s famed Kimmeridgian limestone soils rich with fossilized shells. Over generations, the Billaud and Simon families expanded holdings to include prestigious Grand Cru sites such as Les Clos, Vaudésir, Les Preuses, and Les Blanchots, as well as celebrated Premier Crus like Montée de Tonnerre and Vaillons. Known for its pure, mineral-driven Chardonnay, the winery emphasizes stainless steel vinification to preserve terroir clarity, with minimal oak influence. Since 2014, under the stewardship of the Faiveley family, Billaud-Simon continues to honor its legacy while refining quality, producing wines that embody the elegance, precision, and timeless character of Chablis.

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Winemaker Notes The Domaine Billaud-Simon Chablis Grand Cru Les Preuses 2023 is an elegant, cool, and mineral-driven white wine featuring aromas of ripe citrus, white orchard fruit, and flinty sea-shell elements.   About Winery Domaine Billaud-Simon, founded in 1815 in Chablis, is a historic estate whose vineyards lie on the banks of the Serein River, rooted in the region’s famed Kimmeridgian limestone soils rich with fossilized shells. Over generations, the Billaud and Simon families expanded holdings to include prestigious Grand Cru sites such as Les Clos, Vaudésir, Les Preuses, and Les Blanchots, as well as celebrated Premier Crus like Montée de Tonnerre and Vaillons. Known for its pure, mineral-driven Chardonnay, the winery emphasizes stainless steel vinification to preserve terroir clarity, with minimal oak influence. Since 2014, under the stewardship of the Faiveley family, Billaud-Simon continues to honor its legacy while refining quality, producing wines that embody the elegance, precision, and timeless character of Chablis.

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Winemaker Notes The 2023 Joseph Drouhin Chablis is a crisp, medium-bodied Chardonnay from Burgundy’s northern Chablis region. It shows bright notes of green apple, lemon, and citrus, layered with oyster shell and flinty minerality from its Kimmeridgian limestone soils. The wine is dry, with lively acidity and a clean, steely finish, offering both freshness and elegance. Its saline character makes it an excellent match for oysters or light seafood dishes, while its structure allows it to age gracefully for several years. About Winery Maison Joseph Drouhin was founded in 1880 in Beaune, Burgundy, by Joseph Drouhin, and has since grown into one of the region’s most respected wine producers. Over the generations, the family expanded its holdings to include vineyards across Burgundy—such as Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise—and later established Domaine Drouhin Oregon in the Willamette Valley. Today, the estate remains family-run by Joseph’s great-grandchildren, who continue the tradition of producing elegant wines with a focus on terroir and sustainable practices, including organic certification for their Burgundy vineyards since 2009

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Winemaker Notes The 2023 Joseph Drouhin Chablis Réserve de Vaudon is an aromatic, biodynamically-farmed white wine that perfectly expresses its fossil-rich Kimmeridgian limestone terroir. Despite the warm 2023 vintage, it offers a vibrant, generous, and full-bodied tasting experience with signature Chablis freshness. About Winery Maison Joseph Drouhin was founded in 1880 in Beaune, Burgundy, by Joseph Drouhin, and has since grown into one of the region’s most respected wine producers. Over the generations, the family expanded its holdings to include vineyards across Burgundy—such as Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise—and later established Domaine Drouhin Oregon in the Willamette Valley. Today, the estate remains family-run by Joseph’s great-grandchildren, who continue the tradition of producing elegant wines with a focus on terroir and sustainable practices, including organic certification for their Burgundy vineyards since 2009

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Winemaker Notes The 2023 Joseph Drouhin Meursault Blanc is a classic, rich white Burgundy. Winemaker notes highlight aromas of honey, linden flower, and hazelnut butter, leading to a silky, full-bodied palate balanced by bright, fresh acidity.  About Winery Maison Joseph Drouhin was founded in 1880 in Beaune, Burgundy, by Joseph Drouhin, and has since grown into one of the region’s most respected wine producers. Over the generations, the family expanded its holdings to include vineyards across Burgundy—such as Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise—and later established Domaine Drouhin Oregon in the Willamette Valley. Today, the estate remains family-run by Joseph’s great-grandchildren, who continue the tradition of producing elegant wines with a focus on terroir and sustainable practices, including organic certification for their Burgundy vineyards since 2009

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Winemaker Notes The 2023 Joseph Drouhin Nuits-Saint-Georges Rouge is a deeply colored, structured, yet beautifully balanced expression of Pinot Noir born from a generous and exceptionally warm growing season in Burgundy. In the glass, it reveals a deep garnet-ruby color, opening with a powerful and elegant bouquet packed with ripe dark fruits like blackberry and black cherry, woven together with classic earthy undertones, cedar wood, and a touch of savory spice. On the palate, the natural ripeness and concentration of the 2023 vintage translate into a fleshier, more voluptuous mouthfeel than usual, yet it preserves its signature Côte de Nuits identity with a firm limestone backbone and fine-grained, velvety tannins. Driven by clean, vibrant acidity that effortlessly balances its opulent fruit weight, the wine evolves beautifully across the palate toward a long, serious finish accented by fruit syrups, gentle oak spice, and a persistent mineral shadow. Though it showcases uncommonly accessible, succulent fruit in its youth due to the climate's generosity, this Nuits-Saint-Georges possesses the necessary muscle and structure to age gracefully in the cellar for the next decade. About Winery Maison Joseph Drouhin was founded in 1880 in Beaune, Burgundy, by Joseph Drouhin, and has since grown into one of the region’s most respected wine producers. Over the generations, the family expanded its holdings to include vineyards across Burgundy—such as Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise—and later established Domaine Drouhin Oregon in the Willamette Valley. Today, the estate remains family-run by Joseph’s great-grandchildren, who continue the tradition of producing elegant wines with a focus on terroir and sustainable practices, including organic certification for their Burgundy vineyards since 2009

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Winemaker Notes The Domaine Billaud-Simon Chablis Grand Cru Les Blanchots Vieilles Vignes 2024 features a bright hue with green glimmers, a delicate nose of white flowers and honey, and a rich, dense palate balanced by a long, mineral finish.   About Winery Domaine Billaud-Simon, founded in 1815 in Chablis, is a historic estate whose vineyards lie on the banks of the Serein River, rooted in the region’s famed Kimmeridgian limestone soils rich with fossilized shells. Over generations, the Billaud and Simon families expanded holdings to include prestigious Grand Cru sites such as Les Clos, Vaudésir, Les Preuses, and Les Blanchots, as well as celebrated Premier Crus like Montée de Tonnerre and Vaillons. Known for its pure, mineral-driven Chardonnay, the winery emphasizes stainless steel vinification to preserve terroir clarity, with minimal oak influence. Since 2014, under the stewardship of the Faiveley family, Billaud-Simon continues to honor its legacy while refining quality, producing wines that embody the elegance, precision, and timeless character of Chablis.

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Tasting Notes Chablis 1er Cru Beauregard from Domaine Pattes Loup is a standout biodynamic Burgundy white, combining fresh citrus and floral aromatics with sharp minerality and saline complexity, earning strong ratings from both critics and consumers. About Winery The winery itself is a modern, organic pioneer in Chablis, led by Thomas Pico, whose meticulous vineyard work and long élevage have elevated the domaine into one of the region’s most respected names.

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Tasting Notes Domaine Pattes Loup Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux Mise Tardive is a biodynamic Chardonnay that has earned excellent reviews, averaging 93–95 points from critics and community ratings. It shows rich orchard fruit, honeycomb, and mandarin oil aromas, with a deep, multidimensional palate marked by leesy texture, bracing acidity, and a long saline finish. About Winery The winery itself is a modern, organic pioneer in Chablis, led by Thomas Pico, whose meticulous vineyard work and long élevage have elevated the domaine into one of the region’s most respected names.

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Tasting Notes This wine is a classic example of Thomas Pico’s long élevage style (“Mise Tardive” = late bottling), giving extra depth and texture compared to standard Chablis bottlings. It combines fresh citrus and minerality with complexity from extended lees aging, making it a standout choice for those who enjoy structured, terroir-driven Burgundy whites. About Winery The winery itself is a modern, organic pioneer in Chablis, led by Thomas Pico, whose meticulous vineyard work and long élevage have elevated the domaine into one of the region’s most respected names.

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Tasting Notes Domaine Sébastien Dampt Chablis opens with fresh aromas of lemon, lime, and green apple, layered with chalky minerality and subtle flint. On the palate, it is fully dry, taut, and mouth-watering, with crisp acidity that enhances its citrus and orchard fruit flavors. The texture is super-dry yet balanced, making it refreshing and moreish, while the finish is clean, saline, and persistent—an elegant example of unoaked Chablis that highlights purity and terroir. About Winery Domaine Sébastien Dampt was founded in 2007 in Milly, near Chablis, by Sébastien Dampt, son of Daniel Dampt and grandson of Jean Defaix, continuing a family winemaking tradition spanning over 150 years. He began with just 6 hectares, producing Petit Chablis, Chablis, and several Premier Crus including Vaillons, Côte de Léchet, and Les Beugnons. Known for his focus on terroir expression, Sébastien uses stainless steel and concrete egg fermenters to highlight minerality while avoiding heavy oak influence. Today, alongside his father and brother (who run their own domaines), Sébastien has established himself as one of Chablis’s promising new-generation producers, crafting wines that balance purity, freshness, and age-worthy structure.

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Tasting Notes The Côte de Léchet Premier Cru from Sébastien Dampt is a taut, mineral-driven Chardonnay with aromas of green apple, lime zest, seashells, and chalk. On the palate, it is crisp and precise, showing bracing acidity, citrus fruit, and oyster-shell salinity, with a leesy texture that adds depth. The finish is long, sappy, and saline, making it both refreshing in youth and structured enough to age gracefully for 10–15 years. About Winery Domaine Sébastien Dampt was founded in 2007 in Milly, near Chablis, by Sébastien Dampt, son of Daniel Dampt and grandson of Jean Defaix, continuing a family winemaking tradition spanning over 150 years. He began with just 6 hectares, producing Petit Chablis, Chablis, and several Premier Crus including Vaillons, Côte de Léchet, and Les Beugnons. Known for his focus on terroir expression, Sébastien uses stainless steel and concrete egg fermenters to highlight minerality while avoiding heavy oak influence. Today, alongside his father and brother (who run their own domaines), Sébastien has established himself as one of Chablis’s promising new-generation producers, crafting wines that balance purity, freshness, and age-worthy structure.

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Tasting Notes Perfumed with oyster shell, green apple skin, Meyer lemon, lime blossom, and hints of honeysuckle. Round yet taut, smoky and saline, with refined minerality, candied lime, lemon zest, and briny oyster-like freshness. Long, persistent, with terrific balance and energy. Classic Chablis—crisp, mineral-driven, with excellent structure for aging. About Winery Domaine Sébastien Dampt was founded in 2007 in Milly, near Chablis, by Sébastien Dampt, son of Daniel Dampt and grandson of Jean Defaix, continuing a family winemaking tradition spanning over 150 years. He began with just 6 hectares, producing Petit Chablis, Chablis, and several Premier Crus including Vaillons, Côte de Léchet, and Les Beugnons. Known for his focus on terroir expression, Sébastien uses stainless steel and concrete egg fermenters to highlight minerality while avoiding heavy oak influence. Today, alongside his father and brother (who run their own domaines), Sébastien has established himself as one of Chablis’s promising new-generation producers, crafting wines that balance purity, freshness, and age-worthy structure.

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PRE-ORDER About Winery Founded in 1957 by William Fèvre, a prominent figure in the region, the domaine began with 7 hectares and grew into one of Chablis's largest and most prestigious, now boasting ~78 hectares. Known for advocating for authentic, traditional Chablis, the estate was sold to Champagne Henriot in 1998, with the aim of reducing new oak to emphasize mineral, terroir-driven styles. The estate is highly regarded for its Premier Cru Beauroy, which features old vines, and has been under the leadership of Didier Séguier since 1998. 

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Winemaker Notes Winemaker Véronique Boss-Drouhin describes the 2020 Joseph Drouhin Chablis Vaudon Grand Cru Bougros as a delicate, ample, and well-balanced white. Featuring a pale yellow color with green reflections, the wine offers floral acacia and vegetal notes on the nose, amplified by intense minerality, citrus marmalade, and a smoky finish on the palate. About Winery Maison Joseph Drouhin was founded in 1880 in Beaune, Burgundy, by Joseph Drouhin, and has since grown into one of the region’s most respected wine producers. Over the generations, the family expanded its holdings to include vineyards across Burgundy—such as Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise—and later established Domaine Drouhin Oregon in the Willamette Valley. Today, the estate remains family-run by Joseph’s great-grandchildren, who continue the tradition of producing elegant wines with a focus on terroir and sustainable practices, including organic certification for their Burgundy vineyards since 2009

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2019 | JS 96 The official Joseph Drouhin Beaune Clos des Mouches Premier Cru Blanc 2019 features a bright pale yellow color, a complex floral nose of white lilac and rose, and a rich, lively palate with mineral structure, grilled hazelnut, honey, and citrus notes. 2021 | JS 96 The 2021 Joseph Drouhin Clos des Mouches Blanc 1er Cru is an outstanding 100% Chardonnay from Beaune, France, characterized by a pale yellow color, a complex floral nose, and a lively, mineral-driven palate. About Winery Maison Joseph Drouhin was founded in 1880 in Beaune, Burgundy, by Joseph Drouhin, and has since grown into one of the region’s most respected wine producers. Over the generations, the family expanded its holdings to include vineyards across Burgundy—such as Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise—and later established Domaine Drouhin Oregon in the Willamette Valley. Today, the estate remains family-run by Joseph’s great-grandchildren, who continue the tradition of producing elegant wines with a focus on terroir and sustainable practices, including organic certification for their Burgundy vineyards since 2009

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2021 | JS 96 The 2019 Joseph Drouhin Clos des Mouches Rouge 1er Cru is a concentrated yet graceful Pinot Noir. It offers a bouquet of Morello cherry, raspberry, blackberry, peonies, and orange rind, complemented by subtle spicy oak. The palate is voluptuous and balanced with silky, well-integrated tannins and a long finish. 2022 | JS 96 Intense and fresh with primary notes of Morello cherry, raspberry, blackberry, and cassis, alongside hints of licorice, spice, and subtle white pepper from 25% whole-cluster usage. Fleshy, medium-to-full-bodied texture offering a firm core, succulent acids, and fine, powdery, well-integrated tannins. About Winery Maison Joseph Drouhin was founded in 1880 in Beaune, Burgundy, by Joseph Drouhin, and has since grown into one of the region’s most respected wine producers. Over the generations, the family expanded its holdings to include vineyards across Burgundy—such as Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Côte Chalonnaise—and later established Domaine Drouhin Oregon in the Willamette Valley. Today, the estate remains family-run by Joseph’s great-grandchildren, who continue the tradition of producing elegant wines with a focus on terroir and sustainable practices, including organic certification for their Burgundy vineyards since 2009

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