Simonnet-Febvre
Crémant de Bourgogne Brut Champagne Blend
Champagne, France
Lovely with hamachi
Lovely with hamachi
May 22nd, 2021
I don’t remember buying this or if it was a gift. However, I have ignored it for sometime. Hazards of loving Champange...especially, Rosé.
This is not really our style as it falls into more oxidation than we like. But, still enjoyable.
The nose reveals, bruised green-golden apple & Bosc pear, some apple cider, sour pineapple, lemon chiffon, white citrus blend, bread dough, baguette crust, nougat, sea spray, crumbled chalkiness, grey volcanic minerals, withering, yellow lilies and spring flowers.
The body & mouthfeel are nice. Bruised green-golden apple & Bosc pear, some apple cider, sour pineapple, lemon chiffon & poppy cake, cream, butter notes, white citrus blend, bread dough, warm toast, nougat with nuts, brown sugar spice w/ a little palate heat, vanillin notes, touch of butterscotch & caramel, sea spray, crumbled chalkiness, grey volcanic minerals, withering, yellow lilies and spring flowers. The acidity is good just not as lively as I like. The finish is rich, polished, well balanced and quite nice, just not outstanding.
Photos of; Domaine Simonnet-Febvre, street sign, stainless steel tank room and Burgundian vineyard.
Producer notes; In 1840, Jean Febvre, a barrel cooper from Montbard, founded the winery that is now Maison Simonnet-Febvre. It was exclusively specialized in the making of sparkling wines using the so-called “Traditional Method”.
Maison Simonnet-Febvre owns vineyards in Chablis, Chablis Premier Cru “Mont de Milieu” and Chablis Grand Cru “Les Preuses”. It produces and vinifies a large range of different wines from the diverse “terroirs” of the Chablis region.
Maison Simonnet-Febvre was purchased by Maison Louis Latour in 2003.
I don’t remember buying this or if it was a gift. However, I have ignored it for sometime. Hazards of loving Champange...especially, Rosé.
This is not really our style as it falls into more oxidation than we like. But, still enjoyable.
The nose reveals, bruised green-golden apple & Bosc pear, some apple cider, sour pineapple, lemon chiffon, white citrus blend, bread dough, baguette crust, nougat, sea spray, crumbled chalkiness, grey volcanic minerals, withering, yellow lilies and spring flowers.
The body & mouthfeel are nice. Bruised green-golden apple & Bosc pear, some apple cider, sour pineapple, lemon chiffon & poppy cake, cream, butter notes, white citrus blend, bread dough, warm toast, nougat with nuts, brown sugar spice w/ a little palate heat, vanillin notes, touch of butterscotch & caramel, sea spray, crumbled chalkiness, grey volcanic minerals, withering, yellow lilies and spring flowers. The acidity is good just not as lively as I like. The finish is rich, polished, well balanced and quite nice, just not outstanding.
Photos of; Domaine Simonnet-Febvre, street sign, stainless steel tank room and Burgundian vineyard.
Producer notes; In 1840, Jean Febvre, a barrel cooper from Montbard, founded the winery that is now Maison Simonnet-Febvre. It was exclusively specialized in the making of sparkling wines using the so-called “Traditional Method”.
Maison Simonnet-Febvre owns vineyards in Chablis, Chablis Premier Cru “Mont de Milieu” and Chablis Grand Cru “Les Preuses”. It produces and vinifies a large range of different wines from the diverse “terroirs” of the Chablis region.
Maison Simonnet-Febvre was purchased by Maison Louis Latour in 2003.
Nice and fresh, apples and citrus. Light and bubbly. Good appetizer
Nice and fresh, apples and citrus. Light and bubbly. Good appetizer
Dec 22nd, 2018
Clear medium gold, fine, persistent bubbles; clean, medium intensity aromas of hard green pear, green papaya salad, pear blossom, raw dough, cheese rind; dry, medium plus acid, medium alcohol, medium body, medium intensity flavors of riper green pear, green apricot, lemon pith, raw dough, yeast, smoke, medium plus finish; very good
Clear medium gold, fine, persistent bubbles; clean, medium intensity aromas of hard green pear, green papaya salad, pear blossom, raw dough, cheese rind; dry, medium plus acid, medium alcohol, medium body, medium intensity flavors of riper green pear, green apricot, lemon pith, raw dough, yeast, smoke, medium plus finish; very good
Sep 27th, 2018
Fresh, leesy, mineral funk. I am a fan.
Fresh, leesy, mineral funk. I am a fan.
Aug 24th, 2017Refreshing bottle would be rather good as aperitif. Medium+ acidity, with muted nose of green apples and slight yeast accent. 87/100
Refreshing bottle would be rather good as aperitif. Medium+ acidity, with muted nose of green apples and slight yeast accent. 87/100
2 people found it helpfulJul 25th, 2015
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
Nice value as always from these guys. Touch of yeasty richness with subtle apple. Much less lean (lower acid) than champagne. #value
Nice value as always from these guys. Touch of yeasty richness with subtle apple. Much less lean (lower acid) than champagne. #value
1 person found it helpfulJan 27th, 2016
First wine in a line-up of "affordable" wines from Burgundy at a Chevaliers Chapitre at Tatts. Acceptable bubble - 100% chardonnay - great value for money
First wine in a line-up of "affordable" wines from Burgundy at a Chevaliers Chapitre at Tatts. Acceptable bubble - 100% chardonnay - great value for money
1 person found it helpfulMay 9th, 2015