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Description
Country: France Region: Burgundy
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2020 Colour: White Style: Dry
Producer: Simonnet Febvre
Description:
In 1840 Jean Febre, cooper from Monbarda, founded the winery, which is now called Maison Simonnet-Febvre. The winery has specialized exclusively in the manufacture of sparkling wines using the so-called traditional method. Today Simonnet-Febvre - winery in the region of Chablis, producing wonderful wines and Crémant. Since 2003, the owner of the winery is Jean-Philippe Archambault, under whose leadership is currently produced three categories of wines - Cremant de Bourgogne, wine c vineyards of Chablis and Yonne (including portions class Premiers Crus and Grands Crus). Yonne - vineyards, which were destroyed during the crisis that engulfed the region in the XIX century. Today, they are revived and are among the most prestigious in the world. More: https://wineonlineo.shop
Chablis Grand Cru "Blanchot" - one of the most rewarding wines Simonnet-Febvre, characterized by maturity, freshness and minerality. The wine is made from Chardonnay grapes grown in the area "Blanchot", which occupies 12 hectares of land. Age of vines - about 40 years. The average yield - 54 hl / ha. Fermentation takes place in one- and two-year oak barrels, after which the wine is aged on the lees for 15-18 months. Wine storage period is 5-10 years.
Tasting Note: Aromas of honey, citrus fruits, and spices including cinnamon. Complex both on the nose and palate, this is a rich, luscious Chablis with great complexity
Food Match: lobster and scallops, simply roast chicken such as Poulet de Bresse, guinea fowl, dishes that include wild mushrooms and slow roast tomatoes, white truffles. Hazelnut-crusted chicken or fish. Sea bass with fennel purée
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