rating B+
standout Grand Cru wines only
about fourth-generation winemaker David Pehu only makes Grand Cru wine from 6ha of holdings; the other 1.5ha owned are Chardonnay which is sold. The Grand Cru villages are Verzy, Verzenay, Mailly, Sillery, and Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. The Pehu-Simonet name was created in the 1970s, when vineyards from David’s mother’s family became part of the wines. David has been involved since 1988, and in charge since 1995. The style is Pinot Noir based, quite rich and forward but at the same time subtle.
wines tasted
“Face Nord” Grand Cru Brut NV ($60)
70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay. 70% 2019, with the reserve wines dating back to 2005. Crisp, fresh style, with weight from Pinot Noir and the age of the reserve wines. From the Grand Cru villages of Verzenay, Verzy, and Sillery. 20% of the base wine is fermented in barrels. 30 months on the lees, integrated into the round style.
“Face Nord” Rosé Grand Cru Brut NV ($73)
75% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay. Colour comes from addition of 5% red wine. 75% of the wine is vintage, 25% comes from a perpetual reserve system established in 2000. All the fruit comes from the Grand Cru villages of Verzenay, Verzy, and Sillery. 25% of the wine fermented in old barrels. Two and a half years on the lees, with 4g/l dosage. A dry, lightly mature style.
website https://www.skurnik.com/producer/champagne-pehu-simonet/
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