List of products by brand MAISON SIMONNET-FEBVRE

Established in Chablis, Yonne, since 1840, Maison Simonnet-Febvre is one of the appellation's most historically rooted négociant-éleveurs in Bourgogne. Founded by Jean Febvre, a cooper from Montbard, the House has been guided since 2003 under the stewardship of Maison Louis Latour. Working on Kimmeridgian marls and limestones, it produces Chardonnay whites of striking mineral precision alongside Crémants de Bourgogne — a speciality maintained since its foundation, a genuine rarity within Chablis. At Halles Quercamps, we selected this House for its territorial integrity, its commitment to organic farming, and the clarity of its Kimmeridgian terroir expression. A dependable address for those seeking Chablis in its most honest form.

Founded in 1840 by Jean Febvre, a cooper from Montbard, Maison Simonnet-Febvre is one of the oldest négociant-éleveur Houses in the Chablis appellation. Acquired in 2003 by Maison Louis Latour, it continues a rare winemaking tradition in the Yonne, now conducted entirely under organic certification.

A House rooted in the Kimmeridgian terroir of Chablis

Chablis occupies a singular position within Bourgogne. Set apart to the north of the Côte-d'Or, this Yonne appellation owes its character almost entirely to one geological formation: the Kimmeridgian, a sequence of ancient marine limestones and marls laid down some 155 million years ago, rich in fossilised oyster shells (Exogyra virgula). It is this subsoil that gives Chablis its defining tension — that taut, saline minerality that distinguishes it from any other Chardonnay-producing appellation in France.

Maison Simonnet-Febvre sources its fruit from the hillsides on both banks of the Serein river, with the finest Grand Cru parcels oriented to the south-west — the exposure that allows the grapes to achieve full phenolic ripeness while retaining the natural acidity that is the hallmark of the appellation. Yields are maintained between 45 and 60 hl/ha, a discipline that underpins the concentration and definition found in the wines.

From a cooper's workshop to one of Chablis's oldest Houses

Jean Febvre established the House in 1840, initially drawing on his background as a craftsman in the wine trade. The name Simonnet-Febvre reflects a later family alliance, and the House grew steadily through the nineteenth and twentieth centuries to become one of the reference addresses for the Chablis appellation. When Maison Louis Latour — one of Bourgogne's most respected négociant families — acquired Simonnet-Febvre in 2003, the transition was managed with evident respect for continuity: the House's identity, its range, and its long-standing commitment to Crémant de Bourgogne were all preserved.

Organic farming across the Kimmeridgian hillsides

Maison Simonnet-Febvre is certified in organic agriculture (Agriculture Biologique), a commitment that reflects both an ethical stance and a practical conviction: that the Kimmeridgian terroir expresses itself most faithfully when the soils are worked without synthetic inputs. The principal grape variety is Chardonnay, which finds in Chablis one of its most compelling natural environments. The House also works with Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, and Aligoté, broadening its range whilst remaining anchored in the northern Bourgogne tradition.

The wines of Maison Simonnet-Febvre

The range spans the full hierarchy of the Chablis appellation, from village-level wines to Premier Cru and Grand Cru, alongside a category that is genuinely distinctive within the region:

  • Chablis (blanc) — Chardonnay on Kimmeridgian marls; precise, mineral, with characteristic green-apple and chalk notes.
  • Chablis Premier Cru (blanc) — Greater depth and structure; suited to the cellar as well as the table.
  • Chablis Grand Cru (blanc) — From south-west-facing hillsides; the fullest expression of the appellation's potential.
  • Crémant de Bourgogne (effervescent) — A House speciality since 1840; fine mousse, Chardonnay-driven, with the mineral freshness of the Yonne.

Why we have selected Maison Simonnet-Febvre

At Halles Quercamps, we have listed Maison Simonnet-Febvre for three reasons that matter to us as merchants. First, the depth of its historical anchoring: few Houses in Chablis can trace an unbroken presence in the appellation back to 1840. Second, the coherence of its approach — organic certification, controlled yields, and a winemaking philosophy that places terroir legibility above all else. Third, its singular position as the only House in Chablis to have produced Crémant de Bourgogne from its very origins, offering our customers a sparkling wine with genuine appellation identity rather than a generic alternative.

We recommend these wines to confirmed Bourgogne enthusiasts who appreciate mineral-driven Chardonnay, to those building a cellar with a focus on northern appellations, and to anyone seeking a fine sparkling wine with real provenance. At the table, the Chablis whites are natural companions to oysters, grilled turbot, or a plateau de fruits de mer; the Crémant makes an elegant aperitif or a partner to fresh goat's cheese from the Loire.

Explore the full range from Maison Simonnet-Febvre

Browse all available wines from this historic Chablis House in the selection below, and find the cuvée that suits your cellar or your next occasion.

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