Ratings
JS 96 · WS 92 · V 93 · IWC 93
Identity
| Producer | Simonnet Febvre |
| Year | 2023 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Grand Cru |
| Grapes | 100% Chardonnay |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | pale lemon-yellow |
| Aroma | ripe citrus fruits (yellow lemon, grapefruit juice and zest), crunchy stone fruits (white peach, tart apricot, ripe green plum), fine touch of passion fruit, hay, dried thyme, wildflowers, acacia, lime blossom, yeast, fresh bread, nutmeg, clove, fine smokiness, saline and iodised minerality |
| Palate | Beautiful freshness and complexity, vibrant acidity creating attractive tension and density, long and tangy finish with saline and iodised minerality |
| Finish | Long and tangy finish with saline and iodised minerality |
| Food Pairing | shellfish, oysters, grilled fish, white meats, goat cheese |
| Serving Temp | 12°C |
| Aging Potential | 5-10 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGH
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 13.0 |
| Aging Process | Full bunch pressing, then 50% tank and 50% second year barrels; aged for 2 years; barrels at least 2 years old; no new oak used |
| Fermentation | Some barrel fermentation; vinification with gravity and conveyor belt, no pumps |
Terroir
| Soil | Kimmeridgian limestone soil |
| Vine Age | Vine age not specified |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | All fruit for Grand Cru wines is hand-picked; no pumps used in winery to avoid bruising fruit |
Interesting facts
| Simonnet-Febvre is one of the oldest Chablis producers, founded in 1840, known for pure and focused wines expressing terroir with a mineral backbone. The Grand Cru Les Clos is their flagship wine with consistent quality. |
Logistics
| Weight | Standard 750ml bottle weight not specified |
| Cork | natural cork |