Ratings
James Suckling 90/100 (2016 vintage) · Bill Nanson 'Complex' (2022) · Vert de Vin 89 (2022)
Identity
| Producer | Simonnet Febvre |
| Year | 2022 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Appellation Village |
| Grapes | 100% Chardonnay |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Pale yellow-green color |
| Aroma | Notes of juicy/pulpy lemon, juicy/pulpy white peach, crushed nectarine, crushed pear, white flowers, zest, subtle mineral and racy touch |
| Palate | Clear and balanced with sliced apples, pears, lemon rind, some blanched almonds, creamy and medium body |
| Finish | Good length with fresh acidity and herbal-citrus notes |
| Food Pairing | Sliced apples, pears, lemon rind, blanched almonds, white flowers |
| Serving Temp | 7-10°C |
| Aging Potential | 1-4 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 12.5 |
| Aging Process | 6-8 months in stainless steel on fine lees |
| Fermentation | Fermentation in stainless steel vats between 16°-19°C |
Terroir
| Soil | Portlandian Jurassic marl and limestone |
| Vine Age | 15-20 |
Interesting facts
| Simonnet-Febvre is a historic Chablis producer founded in 1840, known for expressing terroir in their wines. |