
Color

Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour

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 Rouge 2020 |
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Type | Red green still |
Denomination | Palette AOC |
Vintage | 2020 |
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 slopes with northern exposure, calcareous scree soils. |
Harvest | ed exclusively by hand, when the grapes are fully mature, then sorted, fermentation whith native yeasts and temperature control. |
Wine making | Light crushing and destemming, vatting in small tanks with pumping-over, maceration for 15 to 21 days. Pomace pressed in vertical hydraulic presses. |
Aging | Wood storage only, first in small casks for 8 months, then for one year in oak barrels of different ages, blending for bottling conducted without filtration. |
Allergens | Contains sulphites |