Simonnet-Febvre, Crémant de Bourgogne

€28.99

Made by the highly-respected Simonnet-Febvre house, this is the only Crémant made in Chablis. Made from a 60-40% blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, it is brilliantly crisp and fresh with citrus notes and a vitality of structure that is racy and rewarding. Fermented in the traditional method it is aged for between 2 and 3 years on lees before disgorgement.

We really like this wine because although it is a very fine "non-Champagne", it is also delicious on its own terms, largely because it is from grapes grown (mostly) around the Chablis region, which is far further north than every other Crémant de Bourgogne.

This therefore provides greater freshness and higher natural acidity, both of which are so important to traditional method sparkling wines. What's not really spoken about is that when the firm was established (two families marrying - the normal Burgundian way of things) they immediately specialised in the production of sparkling Chablis, the forerunner of today's Crémant, so our high regard for this particular wine shouldn't come as a surprise - they've been making it for over 180 years!

Region: Burgundy

Country: France

Grape(s): Pinot Noir, Chardonnay

Style: Vibrant, Medium, Fresh, Elegant, Complex, Bright

Best food matches: Spicy, Shellfish, Lobster, Lamb, Hard Cheeses, Fine Dining, Cheeses, Charcuterie

Alcohol: 12%

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When you buy wine from The Allotment Wine Co. you're helping a small Irish company that in turn supports small, sustainable wine producers who grow the grapes and make amazing wines. We only work with partners who share a deep respect and connection with the land and its traditions, witnessed in a firm commitment to quality and sustainability. All of which makes for better wines.

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Patrick H.
Hi, I'm Chris Gifford.

And you're very welcome to The Allotment Wine Co.

When you wine from me, you're supporting a small Irish business which in turn supports small, sustainable wine producers, as well as other small, dedicated Irish wine importers.

When selecting wines, I look for partners who share a deep respect and connection with the land and its traditions, witnessed in a firm commitment to quality and sustainability. All of which makes for better wines.