Three Pehu-Simonet Champagnes

Grappe, Stockholm
Tasted Wednesday, May 22, 2013 by Vintomas with 190 views

Introduction

Three Pehu-Simonet Champagnes, current releases. I found the three to be rather similar in style, being fruit-focussed in combination with good concentration and a fresh style. All three were approachable now, although the blanc de noirs surely has the potential to develop for several years if cellared.

Flight 1 (3 Notes)

  • NV Pehu Simonet Champagne Grand Cru Brut Sélection 88 Points

    France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru

    Nose with ripe apples including red apples and apple peal, some peach, some wild strawberries, hints of bread and flowers. Rather powerful nose, shows typical Pinot Noir notes. More than medium bodied on the palate, red and yellow apples, good concentration of fruit, good acidity although not really high, good balance. Fruity, fresh and balanced style. Approachable now.
    Current release, base vintage 2010.

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  • NV Pehu Simonet Champagne Grand Cru Brut Rosé 88 Points

    France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru

    A colour somewhere between pale pink and neon pink. Nose with red berries, in particular wild strawberries, red apples, some citrus and spice. Fruity palate with red apples and red berries, some sweetness of fruit, some spice, good acidity. Fruity and fresh style.
    Current release, base vintage 2010.

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  • NV Pehu Simonet Champagne Grand Cru Brut Blanc de Noirs 90 Points

    France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru

    Nose with ripe yellow and red apples with some baked apples, some wild strawberries, hints of citrus and flowers. Somewhat rosé-like in its pronounced Pinot Noir notes. Palate with ripe yellow and red apples, good concentration, noticeable acidity, some mineral and spice, just a hint of bitterness. Fully approachable now.
    Current release, base vintage 2009.
    Less obvously fruity than the other two, slightly higher acidity than the other two (despite a hotter base vintage), a bit more foody, and in a style more suitable for cellaring.

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