2020 | Simonnet-Febvre | Vaillons

Description

White Wine: 2020 | Simonnet-Febvre | Vaillons

Simonnet-Febvre Chablis Vaillons Premier Cru is an excellent example of the characteristics of a Chablis wine: freshness, acidity, minerality and notes of flowers and fruit.

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Producer: Simonnet-Febvre

Ratings: WS | 93JS | 93

Vintage: 2020

Size: 750ml

ABV: 13.3%

Varietal: Chardonnay

Country/Region: France, Burgundy

Simonnet-Febvre Chablis Vaillons Premier Cru is an excellent example of the characteristics of a Chablis wine: freshness, acidity, minerality and notes of flowers and fruit. Well-rounded and charming, this wine has a final note of minerality on the palate and is a good compromise between the acidity and fruit. It is generous, has a good length and is very typical of Chablis.

Reviews:

• Wine Spectator: There is nice cut to this white, with lemony acidity offsetting the rich texture and light spice notes, while allowing the core of apple to shine through. Ends with a stony element. Fine balance and juiciness overall.

• James Suckling: This ripe yet bright Chablis Premier Cru has white-peach and tropical-flower aromas that aren’t exactly classic, but very attractive. Lovely balance of mineral acidity with ripe pear and citrusy fruit. A slug of tannin at the finish, but they’re fine and add backbone.

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.