Simonnet Febvre - Chablis Grand Cru Preuses 2020

Tasting notes

On the nose there are floral, smoky and mineral aromas. Once aged there is also a flinty aroma, as well as notes of spices, pollen and honey. Finesse, delicacy and minerality characterize this wine. Initially it is gentle in the mouth, but later becomes stronger and then maintains this strength. Produced from vines with an average age of 50 years old and aged in stainless steel tanks for 15-18 months on the fine lees. Drink with: fish and poultry in white sauce, shellfish and foie gras.

Vineyard

The Preuses vines are located in the northern part of the Grand Cru area where the south-easterly aspect ensures morning sun. The available soil is shallow, producing a subtle and delicate wine with a light-yellow color.

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.

Technical data

Appellation: Appellation Grand Cru
Grape variety: 100 % Chardonnay
Soil: Kimmeridgian clay & limestone
Average age of the vines: 50 years
Yield: 54 hl/ha
Vinification: Stainless steel
Ageing: 15-18 months in stainless steel on fine lees
Ageability: 5-10 years
Serving Temperature: Between 12° & 14°C

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