Simmonet-Febvre, Chablis Grand Cru Blanchot 2020

The wine has a pale lemon-yellow color. The nose is subtle and still closed, but expresses complexity, a fruity and delicate spiciness. It expresses notes of ripe lemon, lemon zest and candied grapefruit, white peach, quince and yellow plum, combined with fine touches of sweet spices and an integrated and refined woody side. We find notes of vanilla bean, clove, toasted bread, grilled hazelnut, a hint of roasting, as well as touches of fresh butter and yogurt. There is also a fine floral and herbaceous side – the notes of fresh field flowers, fresh chamomile, a touch of lime blossom, tea leaf infusion and peppermint. On the palate, the wine offers elegance, beautiful expression and refined concentration. We find notes of ripe yellow lemon, candied lemon peel, a touch of grapefruit and quince, spicy and delicate woody notes (vanilla, clove, nutmeg, toasted bread, grilled hazelnut), a delicate floral (fresh field flowers, chamomile, lime blossom) and herbaceous (tea leaf, peppermint). The finish is juicy and tasty, with lively acidity and notes of ripe citrus, combined with a touch of good bitterness and a fine note of honey in the background. A wine that has a nice complexity and structure, but seems closed at the moment.