2018 | Simonnet-Febvre | Chablis

Description

White Wine: 2018 | Simonnet-Febvre | Chablis

Simonnet-Febvre Grand Cru Les Clos reveals green hues in the glass with a complex nose of exotic fruits, hazelnuts, and vanilla.

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Producer: Simonnet-Febvre

Ratings: WE | 97JS | 94

Vintage: 2018

Size: 750ml

ABV: 13%

Varietal: Chardonnay

Country/Region: France, Burgundy

Simonnet-Febvre Grand Cru Les Clos reveals green hues in the glass with a complex nose of exotic fruits, hazelnuts, and vanilla. An ample mouthfeel is balanced by a linear tension and a mineral finish. Initially very closed, this wine always develops exceptionally well over time without losing its minerality.

Reviews:

• Wine Enthusiast: A chalkiness on the nose of this wine blends with freshly cut lime zest, creating a vivid mix of aromas. Although the palate tones this down, it still holds immense chalky depth and freshness, despite the vintage’s ripeness. The body is generous but lifted, with a hint of lanolin accentuating the richness.

• James Suckling: Aromas of waxed lemon, apricot, dried apple and a touch of praline, followed by almonds on the palate. It’s medium-bodied with crisp acidity and a smooth, almost waxy texture. Flavorful and dense with lingering, toasted-almond notes. Subtle and very long.

Producer Information

The Maison and Domaine of Simonnet-Febvre were founded in 1840 by Jean Febvre, a barrel maker by trade from Montbard. In the early days, the house was known for its sparkling Chardonnays from Chablis, known today as Crémant de Bourgogne. Over the years, the Febvres acquired holdings in some of the greatest terroirs in Chablis. Today, the Domaine comprises approximately 9 acres, crowned by a 2/3-acre plot in the Grand Cru vineyard of Les Preuses, with 3.5 acres of Premier Cru Mont de Milieu and 4.7 acres of communal Chablis vineyards. Maison Louis Latour acquired Simonnet-Febvre in 2003. Since its purchase, the Latours have entirely renovated the winemaking facilities, installing new stainless steel tanks and pneumatic presses. The vineyards have been reworked with the same sustainable vineyard practices utilized in Latour’s 125-acre domain in the Côte d’Or. Maison Louis Latour also hired a talented new winemaker, Jean-Philippe Archambaud.