2022 Simonnet Chablis
Winemaker Notes
The wine has a lovely shimmer with a pretty golden color and green reflections. The rich and complex nose is characterized by pleasant and subtle floral and mineral aromas. It has a wonderful structure in the mouth with minerality and the charming chardonnay-typical aromas. It is a harmonious wine that is not only fine and elegant but also has excellent aromatic persistence.
Best appreciated cold with oysters, shellfish, fish, and goats cheese.
James Suckling 91 Points
About Maison and Domaine of Simonnet-Febvre
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.
Winemaker Notes
The wine has a lovely shimmer with a pretty golden color and green reflections. The rich and complex nose is characterized by pleasant and subtle floral and mineral aromas. It has a wonderful structure in the mouth with minerality and the charming chardonnay-typical aromas. It is a harmonious wine that is not only fine and elegant but also has excellent aromatic persistence.
Best appreciated cold with oysters, shellfish, fish, and goats cheese.
James Suckling 91 Points