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Simonnet-Febvre Premier Cru 'Vaillons'

Year

2009
Varietal

Chardonnay
Style

Rich
Origin

France
Pairing

Seafood
$27.00 per bottle
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Origin
Chablis is the northernmost subregion of Burgundy and famous for the only wine it makes: Chardonnay. The vineyards are closer to the Champagne region than the Côte d’Or, producing a unique style of wines known for their steely minerality and lively acidity. The Premier Cru Vaillons vineyard covers more than 300 acres on the left bank of the Serein River. Here, the stark limestone soils are packed with tiny fossilized oyster shells, which local winemakers believe lends Chablis wines their distinctive mineral complexity.
Pairings
Chablis is known for its full and slightly chalky mouth-feel as well as its bright acidity. Young or more crisply styled offerings pair especially well with raw or lightly cooked shellfish, but they can also provide a refreshing counterpoint to full-flavored seafood dishes. Richer Chablis will complement simply prepared poultry dishes or the regional classic baked escargots in garlic butter, but this powerful Chablis seems best suited to seafood or fish pairings.

Serve at cool room temperature (64°F).
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Winemaker
Simonnet-Febvre was founded in 1840 by Jean Febvre, a barrel maker. In the early days, the domaine was known for its sparkling wines. But over the years, the Febvres acquired holdings in some of Chablis’s most coveted areas and focused on producing exceptional still wines made from 100 percent Chardonnay. In 2003, Maison Louis Latour purchased Simonnet-Febvre, completely renovated the winemaking facilities and implemented sustainable vineyard practices—changes that have had a very positive impact on quality.
The Wine
At a latitude of 48 degrees north, Chablis’s variable and uncertain climate is at the outer limits of conditions that can support viticulture. In good, warm vintages like 2009, entry-level Chablis can offer tremendous value, while Premier and Grand Cru wines can be rich and powerful. The 2009 Simmonet- Febvre Vaillons delivers a satisfying combination of fresh citrus and ripe apple, along with nuances of wet rock and unsalted butter. It is supple in the mouth, with brisk acidity providing lift.

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