Simonnet-Febvre - 1er Vaillons Chablis2021

WHITE WINE

Estate

Founded in 1840, Maison Simonnet-Febvre is a traditional Chablis winery and amongst the oldest in the area. Nowadays Simonnet-Febvre produces a wide range of wines expressing the different terroirs of the Chablis and Grand Auxerrois vineyards. The estate’s style is asserted with the same conviction throughout the whole range of wines, from the famous Saint-Bris to their outstanding Chablis Grand Cru "Les Clos".

They also carry out the historical legacy of being the only winery in Chablis to produce a range of Crémants de Bourgogne. Owning 15 hectares of vineyards in the Auxois area which is halfway between Chablis and Beaune. Bought by Maison Louis Latour in 2003, the estate is led by Paul Espitalié who managed to inspire a new dynamic while keeping its independence by running it as a separate enterprise with its own house style.

Tasting notes

This wine 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 a very classic styled Chablis. Produced from vines with an average age of 35 years old and aged in stainless steel tanks for 12 months on the lees. Drink with: seafood, grilled fish and white meats in sauces.

Technical data

Appellation: Appellation Premier Cru
Grape variety: 100 % Chardonnay
Soil: Kimmeridgian marl & limestone
Average age of the vines: 35 years
Yield: 58 hl/ha
Vinification: Stainless steel tanks between 17° and 21°C
Ageing: 12 months in stainless steel, on lees
Ageability: 4-5 years
Serving Temperature: Between 10° & 12° C

Vineyard

This vineyard is situated on the left bank of the Serein river and has an ideal south-westerly aspect. The soils of the left bank are less clay-like than those of the right bank. This wine is one of the most highly-rated left-bank Chablis.