Simonnet-Febvre - Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos 2019

Decanter World Wine Awards

Wine Enthusiast

While weighty and a bit impenetrable in youth, this powerful Chablis balances rich pear and tangerine flavors against a backdrop of stone and steel. Vinified in one- to two-year-old oak barrels and matured up to 18 months on its lees, it's a broad-shouldered sip accented by caramelized honey and white pepper. Hold until 2025, and it should gain delicacy and nuance through 2035.

VertdeVin

The nose is fruity, fresh and racy. Juicy/pulpy lemon, ripe/juicy grapefruit and slightly bright white peach are combined with hints of flowers, racy minerality and a discreet hint of exotic fruit. The palate is fruity and reveals juiciness, smoothness, finesse and good definition. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of quince, lychee and small notes of juicy/sour Mirabelle plum, combined with touches of lemon and a hint of crunchy peach, gunflint and a hint of saltiness. Nice definition and acidity on the finish/persistence.

James Suckling

Stunning depth and ripeness with slightly exotic character (flowers, herbs and fruit), plus some melted butter. Full-bodied, but very elegant, the intense minerality driving this along. Intense, salty finish. Drink or hold.