The quality of this wine begins in one of Chablis' most renowned Premier Cru zones.
- Location / Origin: Montmains is situated on the left bank of the Serein, in Chablis within northern Burgundy. Within the appellation, this Premier Cru is known for its refined, crisp style and clear terroir expression.
- Exposure: The vineyards are located on a south to southeast-facing slope. This provides the grapes with beneficial morning light and helps to beautifully combine ripeness and tension.
- Soil: The subsoil consists of Kimmeridgian Jurassic soil. In Chablis, this very chalky, fossil-rich soil is strongly associated with the salty, flinty minerality for which the region is so famous.
- Vineyard & location: Montmains consists of varied plots in a relatively low-lying area. This makes this appellation particularly susceptible to spring frost, which immediately indicates the precision required in the vineyard here.
- Vineyard: The vines are on average 35 years old and the yield is around 58 hl/ha. This gives the wine a lovely combination of concentration and refinement.
In the cellar, Simonnet-Fèbvre deliberately chooses an approach that allows the origin to speak clearly.
- Fermentation: Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at 17–21 °C. This maintains a pure fruit expression and preserves the fresh, crisp character of Chablis.
- Aging / Oak maturation: The wine ages for 12 months on fine lees. This adds extra texture and length, while the mineral character remains beautifully intact.
Here, everything revolves around one grape that reveals one of its most precise faces in Chablis.
- 100% Chardonnay – Chablis Premier Cru: Chardonnay forms the complete base here, giving the wine its combination of citrus, tension, chalky precision, and a long mineral finish.
- 4.0 stars, Vivino: A strong score that aligns well with Montmains' reputation as a refined, classic mineral Premier Cru.
