{"title":"Autumn Luxury - Hairy Crab and Chablis Pairing","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAutumn does not mean falling leaves for us. It means hairy crab season! Golden roe, sweet briny flesh, and a table full of people elbow deep in shells. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo what do you pour alongside ? Not just any bottle will do. The secret: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChablis is grown on Kimmeridgian limestone, packed with fossilized oyster shells from an ancient seabed. Think wet stone, a touch of sea breeze and a lean, mouthwatering acidity. That acidity cuts through the richness of the roe, while the saline edge picks up the natural sweetness of the crab. And because Chablis is traditionally restrained when it comes to oak, nothing steals the spotlight from the star on your plate. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"billaud-simon-chablis-1er-cru-les-vaillons-white-wine","title":"Billaud-Simon Chablis 1er Cru Les Vaillons","description":"\u003cp\u003eVaillons is derived from the term \"vallon\" means small valley. Bright, clear hue wuth attractive golden tingles. This 1er cru offers remarkable aromatic complexity with aroma of ripe citrus and white flowers. The palate is round and seductive with a lively attack. Excellent length and a refined aromatic persistency combining fruity notes and a delicate acidity. Pleasant sensation of freshness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWinemaker notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright, clear hue with attractive golden tinges. This 1er Cru offers remarkable aromatic complexity with aromas of ripe citrus and white flowers. The palate is round and seductive with a lively attack. Excellent length and a refined aromatic persistency combining fruity notes and a delicate acidity. Pleasant sensation of freshness.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurghound 91-93♥:\u003c\/strong\u003e Here too there is just enough wood to mention framing the cool and bright aromas of mineral reduction lemon confit and refreshing sea breeze nuances. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurghound 89-92:\u003c\/strong\u003e Here too the wood is deftly applied to the expressive and cool nose of mineral reduction, tidal pool and saltwater nuances. The succulent if decidedly punchy middle weight flavors flash an appealing stoniness on the solidly concentrated, clean, nicely dry and well-balanced finale. This does need more depth but that should just be a matter of patience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billaud-Simon","offers":[{"title":"2023","offer_id":52084847542594,"sku":"BIS490082","price":88.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2024","offer_id":52983733387586,"sku":"BIS490098","price":88.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/2872\/2498\/products\/billaud-simon-chablis-1er-cru-les-vaillons-422858.jpg?v=1700036904"},{"product_id":"billaud-simon-chablis-white-wine","title":"Billaud-Simon Chablis","description":"\u003cp\u003eDomaine Billaud Simon's prestigious parcel selection. The ambassador of the Domaine, it's a wine of gold and light par excellence. The nose discloses aromas of citrus and white flowers. The palate is rich, smooth and opulent with the perfect balance between a smooth texture, lively acidity, discreet minerality and fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWinemaker notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful white gold hue with delicate pale green glimmers. A seductive and very classic Chablis nose offering vine peach, banana, citrus fruits and brioche. The palate  is well-balanced, rich, fresh and elegant. The smooth, rich structure lingers on the end palate. Ripe fruits combine harmoniously with mineral notes to give a soft mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e2022\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurghound 87-89:\u003c\/strong\u003e A fruit, bright and citrusy nose offers just enough typicity to be persuasive. There is good density and reasonably good energy to the round and delicious flavors that terminate in an agreeably dry lemon-tinged finish where the only nit is a touch of warmth. This should drink well young but a few years of keeping should help to add depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e2023\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurghound 89:\u003c\/strong\u003e A ripe mix of Granny Smith apple, lemon rind and tidal pool nuances is attractively fresh and bright. There is good volume and mid-palate concentration to the more attractively textured medium-bodied flavors that possess an enveloping mouthfeel, all wrapped in a nicely long if not especially dry finale. Fine quality for its level and worth a look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter 91:\u003c\/strong\u003e The bright, citrussy fruit of the Billaud-Simon Petit Chablis provides a charming and accessible entry point for the range. The texture is light and fresh, and the balance is thoroughly correct. The grapes are from 1.33ha on the plateau above Les Clos (lieu-dit Sur Les Clos, but can't be labelled as such). This vintage is 100% tank fermented and aged, although this is not always the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e2024\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurghound 88-91:\u003c\/strong\u003e A slightly riper if notably more layered nose offers up aromas of quinine, sea breeze, apple and plenty of citrus nuances. The medium weight flavors aren't quite as dense though they definitely finer with excellent punch that carries over to the detailed, balanced, clean and nicely dry finale. This is markedly more complex and the more complete wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter 90:\u003c\/strong\u003e The charming village-level Chablis from Billaud-Simon initially has a somewhat restrained attack, yet with time, the entire array of Chablis aromas is here, from bright lemon zest to delicate white flowers and a struck flint mineral edge. There is noticeably more concentration and depth of flavour than in the Petit Chablis. The wine is balanced and pleasant; it is drinking well now and will easily hold for at least another five years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billaud-Simon","offers":[{"title":"2023","offer_id":51683931291970,"sku":"BIS490092","price":60.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2024","offer_id":54534872400194,"sku":"BIS490099","price":60.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/2872\/2498\/products\/billaud-simon-chablis-559942.jpg?v=1771831797"},{"product_id":"billaud-simon-chablis-vaudesir-grand-cru-white-wine","title":"Billaud-Simon Chablis Vaudésir Grand Cru","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe origins of the name is likely derived from ‘la vallée de tous les désirs’ meaning ‘the valley of all desires’, eagerly awaited by wine lovers and winemakers each year. Whatever the case, it is certainly a very beautiful name for a wine climat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWinemaker notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePale yellow hue with clear, green glimmers. The complex nose reveals delicate aromas of white flowers (acacia and lime blossom), vanilla and honey. The palate is well-structured and combines a rich structure and lively acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e2023\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurghound 91-94:\u003c\/strong\u003e The nose is difficult to read as there are still residual lactic nuances along with ample wood toast. The palate impression is much more interesting with its sappy and caressing texture that is highly seductive while displaying a lovely sense of refinement on the compact, moderately dry and balanced finale. This should cleanup nicely and repay up to a decade of keeping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e2024\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurghound 90-93:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft reduction and mildly exotic aromas precede the very rich yet nicely refined medium weight flavors that somehow manage to be both rich and borderline delicate, all wrapped in a bitter lemon zest-inflected finish. 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