Château Simone - Palette - Red - 2021

Wine:

Exhibiting a lovely maturity but with less power than usual, the 2021 Red Palette offers a delightful and immediate drinking experience. Very approachable, it presents a medium-bodied profile with a spicy bouquet and elegant structure, delighting the palate with infused fruit notes. This balanced and airy wine showcases vibrant floral and fruit characteristics. It can be enjoyed over the next decade. Rated 96/100 by Bettane+Desseauve.

Vinification:

Manual harvest. Vines over 50 years old. Light crushing with destemming, fermentation in small vats with pump-overs, and a 21-day maceration period. Pressing of the grape skins is done using a vertical hydraulic press. Aged for 24 months in small casks, followed by 12 months in oak barrels of varying ages. The wine is blended at bottling, with no filtration.

Color:

An intense red.

Nose:

Subtle flavours of pit fruit and spicy notes.

Palate:

Elegant and balanced, this cuvée reveals fruity and floral aromas, with a refreshing, deep character and excellent texture.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Rack of lamb Provençal style, black truffle dishes, tajine with prunes.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2035 and beyond for enthusiasts

Nestled in the heart of Provence and awarded 2 stars in the RVF Guide, Château Simone stands out as an elite estate. Frequently named the best white wine of the Mediterranean, it embodies the most refined, deep, and complex style in all of Provence. The red is equally impressive, beautifully capturing the generous and robust spirit of the terroir.

Today, Château Simone is undoubtedly the most famous and sought-after Provence estate among enthusiasts. Free from technical constraints, it consistently produces terroir-driven wines that are vibrant and precise, celebrating the myriad aromas of the south and offering sublime gastronomic pairings.