The Simonnet-Fèbvre Blanc de Blancs Méthode Traditionnelle is a refined sparkling wine for aperitifs, light fish dishes, and moments when you want to enjoy Chardonnay in a fresh, elegant mousse. Its special quality lies in the combination of 100% Chardonnay, a fine traditional bottle fermentation, and a style that deliberately remains pure and delicate. This method is even reflected in its name. What is méthode traditionnelle? It is a method where the second fermentation takes place in the bottle, allowing the wine to develop its fine bubbles and additional complexity.
The foundation of this wine lies in a simple yet effective choice of origin, focusing on freshness and finesse.
- Location / Origin: This wine falls under the category of Vin Mousseux de Qualité. Thus, the house opts not for an appellation like Crémant de Bourgogne, but for its own sparkling style within the French quality category for sparkling wine.
- Soil: The subsoil is clay and limestone. This is a classic combination for Chardonnay that effectively supports tension, freshness, and a fine linear profile.
The cellar approach here is entirely focused on fine mousse, precision, and a dry, pure style.
- Fermentation: The wine is made using the traditional method, with a second fermentation in the bottle, and receives a dosage of 6 g/l. This keeps the style crisp and refined, with enough roundness to allow the Chardonnay to express itself beautifully.
- Bottle aging: The wine ages for a minimum of 9 months. This allows the mousse to settle more and creates a more elegant, better-integrated bubble.
- Aging potential: This cuvée is best enjoyed within 2–3 years, when its freshness and refinement are at their peak.
Here, everything revolves around one grape, precisely what gives this wine its crisp and clear signature.
- 100% Chardonnay – France: Chardonnay forms the complete basis and gives the wine its elegant florality, ripe fruit notes, and refined tension.
