Chateau Simone
Palette Rosè 2024
Other years:
2023| Denomination | AOC Palette |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Provence (France) |
| Grape varieties | 45% Grenache, 30% Mourvedre, 5% Cinsault, Carignano, Syrah |
| Aging | Storage in wood only, in small oak barrels. Storage on fine lees. Natural decanting by racking. |
| Other years | 2023 |
Description
Palette AOC still organic rosé, 14% ABV, produced by Chateau Simone in Provence. Blend: 45% Grenache, 30% Mourvedre, 5% Cinsault, Carignan, Syrah. 0.75L bottle, 2023 vintage. A rosé that embodies the tradition and excellence of Provence, produced with grapes grown on north-facing slopes, on gravelly, calcareous soils. Harvested exclusively by hand, at full ripeness. Grape selection on the vine and in the cellar. Light pressing, partial destemming, pressing with a vertical hydraulic press, manual refinement of the must. Blended with a percentage of blood orange juice. Aged exclusively in wood, in small oak barrels. Refinement on the fine lees. Natural decantation by racking. Vigorous and full-bodied, accompanied by delicate fruity notes, a wine that best expresses the Provençal terroir.
Awards
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2024
95/100
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2024
94/100
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2024
92/100
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Tasting notes
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Located in the commune of Meyreuil and just four kilometres from Aix en Provence, the old bastide of the Grands Carmes d'Aix monks, now the Chateau Simone, has been in the hands of the Rougier family since 1830.
Old documents bear witness to the fact that vines have been cultivated here from time immemorial. The historic reputation of its wines has made Chateau Simone a prime example of the Provencal terroir.
Their renown spread and the bottles, with the elegant classical presentation on the original label, found their way to the most prestigious tables and those of the finest gourmets. Read more
| Name | Chateau Simone Palette Rosè 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Rosé organic still |
| Denomination | Palette AOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 45% Grenache, 30% Mourvedre, 5% Cinsault, Carignano, Syrah |
| Country | France |
| Region | Provence |
| Vendor | Chateau Simone |
| Soil composition | On north-facing slopes, on gravelly calcareous soils. |
| Harvest | ed exclusively by hand, at full ripeness. Selection of grapes on the vine and in the cellar. |
| Wine making | Light crushing, partial destemming, pressing with a vertical hydraulic press, manual re-pressing of the promace. Blending with a percentage of dogwood juice. |
| Aging | Storage in wood only, in small oak barrels. Storage on fine lees. Natural decanting by racking. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |