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Péhu Simonet Face Nord
91/100
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Péhu Simonet

Face Nord 75cl

A golden-yellow robe with green highlights, fine and persistent bubbles. On the nose, a forthright citrus tension — grapefruit, green apple, chalky notes — lifted by a delicate hint of brioche and white blossom. On the palate, the texture is at once dense and saline, driven by a vivid acidity that…

THE CUVÉES OF MAISON PÉHU SIMONET
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91 /100
Aromatic profile

The structure of this champagne

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Freshness
Without malolactic fermentation, the natural acidity is fully preserved, yielding a taut, vibrant profile.
Body
Pinot Noir contributes substance and depth, without seeking a buttery roundness.
Power
With Pinot Noir dominant across Grand Cru sites, the structure is assertive, dense and persistent.
Length
A long, saline finish, marked by the chalky minerality of the Verzenay and Verzy terroirs.

TASTING NOTES

A golden-yellow robe with green highlights, fine and persistent bubbles. On the nose, a forthright citrus tension — grapefruit, green apple, chalky notes — lifted by a delicate hint of brioche and white blossom. On the palate, the texture is at once dense and saline, driven by a vivid acidity that the absence of malolactic fermentation has fully preserved, leading to a long, mineral finish.

Blend & terroirs

The composition

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Gravure grappe de raisin
5g/LDosage
70%Pinot Noir
30%Chardonnay

Terroirs

Sourced from Grand Cru plots on the north-facing slopes of the Montagne de Reims — principally Verzenay and Verzy — these cool, shaded exposures lend a remarkable tension and minerality. The blend of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay, vinified without malolactic fermentation, preserves the full aromatic integrity of a terroir with a strong and distinctive identity.

Péhu Simonet

About this house

Established in Verzenay for four generations, Péhu Simonet is an artisan récoltant-manipulant whose 7.5 hectares of vines span some of the finest Grand Cru sites on the Montagne de Reims: Verzenay, Verzy, Mailly-Champagne and Sillery. David Péhu, cellar master since 1995, tends his plots with a considered approach currently undergoing conversion to organic viticulture.

His philosophy is unambiguous: to express terroir without artifice, vinifying systematically without malolactic fermentation in order to preserve the natural freshness of the wines. The house is distinguished by an increasingly precise parcel-by-parcel approach, each cuvée bearing the imprint of a particular exposure or lieu-dit.

Food pairing

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Between the champagne and its dish
Aperitif

Aperitif

Its citrus tension and lively bubbles pair beautifully with freshly baked comté gougères.

Starter

Starter

The no-MLF freshness and citrus notes bring out the delicacy of gravlax and its accompanying herbs.

Main course

Main course

The minerality and structure of the Grand Cru Pinot Noir converse elegantly with the umami depth of morel mushrooms.

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Verified reviews

Customer reviews of the “Face Nord” cuvée by Péhu Simonet

4.7/5 · 16 reviews

Ludovic N.

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Delighted with my purchase

Perfect for a birthday. A stylish design and lovely staying power. Perfect protection for transport. It really exceeded my expectations.

Bruno V.

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Top notch

Perfect for a dinner with friends. An expressive nose, a silky palate and a briny finish. Highly recommended.

Marius D.

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Favourite

A wine made to please – and it certainly does. Lovely freshness and a nice length on the palate. Top-notch delivery, as always. Thank you for this wonderful discovery.

Ronnie H.

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A real treat

Ordered for the festive season. Long-lasting bubbles and an expressive bouquet. Well done.

Grégory T.

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A success

My first order, and certainly not my last. Aromas of brioche and ripe apple. Exactly what I was looking for.

Clara B.

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Magnificent

It arrived very quickly. Powerful yet delicate. I’m definitely a fan.

Quentin L.

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Delicious

Recommended by a friend – spot on. Notes of brioche and minerality are very much present. The sort of bottle everyone can agree on.

Pierre E.

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I recommend

Nothing to say – absolutely flawless. Lovely depth, worthy of the finest wine houses. Well packaged and arrived without a scratch. A lovely surprise – thank you.

Henk S.

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Brilliant

Served as an aperitif, it’s a real treat. A clean, crisp attack and a lingering finish. A straightforward ordering process. Perfect as a gift or a treat for yourself.

Geoffroy B.

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A lovely discovery

This Face Nord is superb. A full-bodied and well-balanced palate – superb. Reliable delivery – I trust you. A real treat – well done once again.

Olivier J.

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Pure pleasure

Perfect for a wedding. Light, airy and utterly addictive. I got a quick reply to my question before buying. My guests loved it.

Manon H.

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Pure joy

Romantic for a dinner for two. Lively on the attack, full-bodied on the palate. A proper, well-designed website. I’m a fan – I’ll be back.

Éric V.

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Absolutely brilliant

Recommended for the whole family. A distinguished champagne, full of character. A real success.

Émilie P.

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A flawless performance

Discovered thanks to the website. Fresh, fruity and very elegant. Quite simply, nothing to fault.

Katarzyna A.

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Loyal customer

Excellent from start to finish. A champagne with real class. The bottle arrived in perfect condition. Unbeatable value for money.

Mikael V.

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Very good

It really lives up to its reputation. Fruity, lively and perfectly balanced. Fast delivery – no complaints whatsoever. Hats off to the whole team.