Billaud-Simon Chablis Tête d'Or 2019

92 points La Revue du Vin de France: "This family estate established in Chablis since 1815 changed hands in 2014, passing into the bosom of the Faiveley house, which thus extended its heritage, already rich with 20 hectares of the most beautiful Chablis terroirs... Olivier Bailly was appointed manager in 2014, and quickly refined the winemaking. From 2016, the return of high quality is evident, and this address is now one of the surest in Chablis. Firmer and more restrained, [2019] Tete d'Or has an excellent constitution and a length with tasty citrus notes. (2022)"

90 points/'Outstanding,' Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from 2 parcels situated in the villages portion of Chapelot). A dollop of wood sets off a ripe mix of both white and yellow orchard fruit laced with nuances of iodine and seashore. There is fine mid-palate density to the intense and saline-suffused flavors that terminate in an agreeably clean and dry finish. This could use better depth but since it always seems to age extremely well, more should develop if giving a chance. Worth checking out. Drink: 2025+. (Oct 2021)"

Bill Nanson (Burgundy Report): "All domaine with some bottom of Montée de Tonnerre is the usual spine of this. A wine with a little barrel elevage in the mix. 1 week in bottle – it won’t be on the market before April. Here there’s more depth of aroma – a citrus-mineral hybrid – and very attractive despite the first suggestion of barrel. In the mouth here is width, mineral width, beautiful texture and fine balance. Faintly oaked but always Chablis – that’s an excellent wine – in a contemplative, elegant and delicious style. (Jan 2021)"