The Billy was created by Monsieur Gaston Hublot de Rivault Taco in the 19th century, and was named after his home the Château de Billy, in Poitou. Billys were created by combining the three original strains of the Poitevin, the Montemboeuf, Ceris and Larrye.
The Billy was invented by Monsieur Gaston Hublot de Rivault Taco in the 19th century, named after his home, Château de Billy in Poitou. The Billys were created by blending three original strains: Poitevin, Montemboeuf, Ceris and Larrye.