![]() ![]() Lean, elegant, citrussy and with a slightly floral touch, this fine wine will definitely match most people’s expectations of good Chablis. The south-east-facing location of the vineyard means the grapes enjoy the morning sun, but the vines cool down throughout the day, leading to the more restrained and mineral character I associate with classic Chablis. ![]() The Simonnet Febvre Chablis Premier Cru Montmains 2020 is from the left bank of the Serein, the waterway that flows through the heart of the Chablis region (it’s name translates as “serene”, which seems really obvious when you know). ![]() Although they’re both made in the same region by Maison Simonnet-Febvre, they hail from either side of the Serein river (pictured above) - and you can really taste the difference. And yes… although I loved them both, I did have a favourite. The two wines I’m going to talk about here exemplify this level of variety beautifully. And although they’re all made to specific standards in the relatively cool northern tip of the Burgundy region, each Chablis retains its own unique character, partly down to its storage but also its terroir. Yep, for most of us ordinary mortals, Premier Cru Chablis is a special occasion wine - one that I’d choose over Champagne every time. But it’s always extra nice to sample a drop of Premier Cru - the second tier of the Chablis league table (which runs, in ascending order: Petit Chablis, Chablis, Premier Cru, Grand Cru). Regular readers of this site will know that I’m a card-carrying Chablis champion, having reviewed a fair amount of the sophisticated Chardonnay-based tipple in the past. ![]()
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