Maison Simonett-Febvre

In 1840 Jean Febvre, a barrel cooper from Montbard, founded the winery which is now Maison Simonnet-Febvre.  Today it remains one of the oldest and most traditional Chablis producers in the region.  As well as producing top-quality Grand Cru and Premier Cru Chablis, it makes regional wines such as Côte d'Auxerre and Irancy, and remains the only house in Chablis to produce the regional sparkling wine, Crémant de Bourgogne.

Maison Louis Latour bought the company in 2003, along with a small domaine of Grand Cru, Premier Cru and Chablis vineyards.  Jean-Philippe Archambaud joined as its winemaker the following year.  Before he arrived in Chablis, Jean-Philippe worked for Michel Chapoutier both in France and Australia.  Since his arrival the wine and packaging have been given a ‘makeover’ and the company has moved to a new winery just outside Chablis, near the village of Chitry.

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Sauvignon Saint Bris 2006/7

This wine combines the crisp, elegant green apple flavours of the Loire valley, with the vineyards less then 50km from Sancerre, with the minerally characters of Chablis. A crisp, clean, flinty white wine that is a perfect accompaniment with fish dishes. A delicious, tightly-knit and food-friendly Sauvignon Blanc which represents excellent value.

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Chablis 2006/7

Region Burgundy - Appellation Chablis

Grape Variety Chardonnay- Vine Age 35 years
Elevation 200 to 250 metres
Soil Composition Kimmeridgian/Marl/Limestone
Vineyard Management Sustainable
Barrel Type Stainless steel

Cellaring Potential 2 to 7 years

Tasting Note: A fresh, vivacious style, with intense floral aromas. A perfect balance, combining full generous fruit flavours with finesse and elegance.

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Cremant de Bourgogne blanc

Region Burgundy -Appellation Crémant de Bourgogne
Grape Variety 60% Chardonnay - 40% Pinot NoirElevation 250 to 300 metres
Soil Composition Clay and Limestone
Vineyard Management Sustainable

Harvest Type Hand harvested
Fermentation Vessel Stainless steel

Tasting Note: This elegant, full flavoured and balanced wine, with fine bubbles, persistent foam and good length in mouth. Fresh and powerful nose with good yellow ripe fruit flavours. A natural aperitif or with fruit and cream and, why not drink it throughout a whole meal?

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Cremant de Bourgogne Rosé

Region Burgundy -Appellation Crémant de Bourgogne
Grape Variety Pinot Noir - Vine Age 20 years
Elevation 250 to 300 metres
Soil Composition Clay and Limestone
Vineyard Management Sustainable

Harvest Type Hand harvested
Fermentation Vessel Stainless steel



Tasting Note: Aged for almost three years this delightful salmon pink with sparkling wine has delicate aromas of raspberry and vanilla. The palate Is rounded with a fine mousse, fresh acidity and pretty bramble and fruity wild strawberries which linger on the finish.

This house remains the only one in Chablis to produce sparkling wine.

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