COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Simonnet-Febvre
REGION
Burgundy
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Simonnet-Febvre Chablis Premier Cru Montmains Organic 2020 is a 100% Chardonnay from the Chablis region of Burgundy. The wine originates from the Montmains vineyard, known for its power and aromatic complexity, situated on Kimmeridgian soil with a southerly/south-easterly exposure. The producer, Maison Simonnet-Febvre, is one of the oldest Chablis houses, now part of Maison Louis Latour, and is committed to organic viticulture. The 2020 vintage is characterized by its lean, elegant profile with citrus and floral notes.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€52
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are on Kimmeridgian soil, the same geological formation as the English Channel seabed.
Fact 02
Certified organic by Ecocert.
Fact 03
Average vine age is 35 years.
Fact 04
Part of Maison Louis Latour, a historic Burgundy négociant.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes for Simonnet-Febvre Chablis Premier Cru Montmains Organic 2020 are 100% Chardonnay, hand-harvested from vines with an average age of 35 years. The wine undergoes fermentation in stainless steel tanks at temperatures between 17-21°C. Following fermentation, it is aged for 12 months on lees. The viticulture is certified organic by Ecocert, with a managed yield of 40 hl/ha.
