Ratings
WE 87.6 · SC 91 · USA Wine Ratings Silver
Identity
| Producer | Simonnet-Febvre |
| Year | NV |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 100% Pinot Noir |
| Color | Rosé |
| Sweetness | Brut |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Pale pink with fine bubbles |
| Aroma | Powerful aromas of red fruit including raspberry and redcurrant, with delicate spice and dried red currants |
| Palate | Fresh and vivacious style with fine mousse, fresh acidity, rounded palate with bramble and wild strawberry fruit, and a vibrant, crisp finish |
| Finish | Dry finish with persistent freshness and fine mousse |
| Food Pairing | Smoked salmon on toast with crème fraîche and dill, Prosciutto-wrapped melon, Prosciutto-wrapped figs, Beet and goat cheese salad, Desserts made with red fruit and chocolate |
| Serving Temp | 6-8°C |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
LOW
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 12.0 |
| Sugar (g/l) | 8.00 |
| Aging Process | 18 months sur lattes |
| Fermentation | Traditional method with second fermentation in the bottle |
Terroir
| Soil | Clay and limestone |
| Vine Age | 20 |
Interesting facts
| Maison Simonnet-Febvre was founded in 1840 and is the only winery in Chablis producing Crémants de Bourgogne. |