Simonnet-Febvre Cremant de Bourgogne Brut: A Sommelier's Take
Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation
Simonnet-Febvre Cremant de Bourgogne Brut is a light-bodied dry sparkling wine made from Chardonnay/Pinot Noir, in France, by Simonnet-Febvre. Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of Apple, pear, brioche, citrus zest and pairs well with Oysters, soft cheeses and brunch.
Michael's take
“Crisp green apple, bright lemon peel, subtle chalky minerality, and elegant, dry classic Burgundy sparkling precision.”
Tasting profile
- Type
- Sparkling
- Grape
- Chardonnay/Pinot Noir
- Country
- France
- Producer
- Simonnet-Febvre
- Body
- light-bodied
- Acidity
- High
- Tannin
- Low
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Oak
- No oak
- Price
- $$ · $15–25
What to eat with Simonnet-Febvre Cremant de Bourgogne Brut
- Oysters
- soft cheeses
- brunch
- apps
When to open it
- Celebration
- brunch
- Champagne-taste-on-a-budget
Where to buy Simonnet-Febvre Cremant de Bourgogne Brut
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Questions people ask
What does Simonnet-Febvre Cremant de Bourgogne Brut taste like?
Simonnet-Febvre Cremant de Bourgogne Brut is a light-bodied dry sparkling wine with notes of Apple, pear, brioche, citrus zest. Acidity is high, tannin is low and oak is absent. Michael's note: Crisp green apple, bright lemon peel, subtle chalky minerality, and elegant, dry classic Burgundy sparkling precision.
What food goes with Simonnet-Febvre Cremant de Bourgogne Brut?
Michael pairs Simonnet-Febvre Cremant de Bourgogne Brut with Oysters, soft cheeses, brunch and apps. It works best for Celebration, brunch and Champagne-taste-on-a-budget.
How much does Simonnet-Febvre Cremant de Bourgogne Brut cost?
Simonnet-Febvre Cremant de Bourgogne Brut falls in Michael's $$ · $15–25 tier. It's a widely available bottle you can find at ordinary wine shops; use the Wine-Searcher link on this page to see which stores near you carry it.
More Chardonnay/Pinot Noir Michael has poured
- Albert Bichot Cremant de Bourgogne Brut Reserve$$ · $15–25
- Argyle Brut$$ · $15–25
- Ca' del Bosco Franciacorta$$$$ · $50+
- Ca' del Bosco Franciacorta Cuvee Prestige Extra Brut$$$$ · $50+
- Gloria Ferrer Brut$$ · $15–25
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