Château Simone - IGP Bouches-du-Rhône - Les Grands Carmes - Red - 2021

Wine:

A true expression of Mediterranean terroir, the 2021 Red IGP Bouches-du-Rhône Les Grands Carmes once again proves its excellence in this vintage. Sourced from vines over 50 years old, rooted in limestone scree slopes, and aged in wood for nearly two years, it offers a powerful, intense structure with firm tannins and notes of dried herbs and bay leaf. Give it another two years to soften, then enjoy it with slow-cooked lamb shoulder.

Vinification:

Hand harvested and destemmed, aged on its fine lees for 14 months in small oak barrels.

Certified organic wine.

Color:

Deep ruby.

Nose:

Notes of dried grass and bay leaf.

Palate:

A wine with an intense, powerful structure, still slightly firm, revealing deep and well-defined flavors.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Stewed meat, grilled prime rib of beef, thick pork chops, slow-cooked lamb shoulder.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2027

In the heart of Provence, Château Simone, awarded two stars by the RVF Guide (Revue du Vin de France), stands as an exceptional estate and one of the region’s elite producers. Frequently recognized as the greatest white wine of the Mediterranean, it embodies a style that is refined, profound, and unparalleled in complexity for Provence. Its red wine is equally remarkable, reflecting the bold and generous spirit of its terroir.

Today, Château Simone is unquestionably the most renowned and sought-after cru of Provence. Free from modern technical intervention, it continues to craft terroir-driven wines that are vibrant, precise, and evocative of the many aromas of the South. These wines offer sublime versatility for a wide range of gastronomic pairings, making them a true treasure for connoisseurs.