Ratings
IWC 93 · JS 94 · TA 92 · BR 92 · WS 90
Identity
| Producer | Simonnet Febvre |
| Year | 2021 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Premier Cru |
| Grapes | 100% Chardonnay |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Pale yellow |
| Aroma | Complex nose with notes of ripe fruits, white flowers, yellow peach, melon, citrus, candied citrus, pineapple, subtle toasty notes, and minerality |
| Palate | Round and structured mouthfeel with saline and acidulous finish, medium to full-bodied, complex and focused, balanced by zesty acidity |
| Finish | Long, intensely chalky, saline, acidulous finish with beautiful aromatic persistence |
| Food Pairing | Grilled langoustines, fish in sauce, white meats, seafood, light poultry dishes |
| Serving Temp | 10-12°C |
| Aging Potential | 4-8 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 13.0 |
| Aging Process | Fermented in stainless steel tank between 18°C and 20°C, 80% stainless steel and 20% used oak barriques maturation |
| Fermentation | Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at 18-20°C |
Terroir
| Soil | Kimmeridgian clay and limestone |
| Vine Age | 50 |
Interesting facts
| Simonnet Febvre is one of the oldest wineries in Chablis, producing wines from famous Premier Cru climats including Montée de Tonnerre. The vineyard has a south-westerly aspect on the right bank of the Serein river, producing wines with exceptional quality and mineral purity. |