Chateau Simone
Palette Rosè 2024
| Denomination | AOC Palette |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Provence (France) |
| Grape varieties | 45% Grenache, 30% Mourvedre, 5% Cinsault, Carignano, Syrah |
| Aging | Maturation solely in wood, in small oak barrels; ageing on the fine lees; natural clarification through racking. |
- Appellation and style: Organic still rosé wine, Palette AOC, Provence
- Grape varieties: 45% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre, 5% Cinsault, Carignan and Syrah
- Vineyards and soil: 50-year-old vines on north-facing slopes, on gravelly and limestone soils
- Artisanal vinification: Manual harvesting, hydraulic pressing, saignée and spontaneous racking
- Ageing and taste: In oak barrels on fine lees; firm structure and fruity notes
Description
Wine type
Chateau Simone Palette Rosé is a still organic rosé that expresses the authentic soul of Provence and the prestigious Palette appellation. Obtained from a refined blend of Grenache, Mourvèdre, Cinsault, Carignan and Syrah, it presents in the glass with an intense ruby hue, enhanced by bright amber highlights. On the palate, it reveals a vigorous and full-bodied sip, capable of blending a significant structure with remarkable finesse, enriched by clear fruity notes that define its aromatic profile.
Provenance
This wine is born in the heart of Palette, Provence, from vines over fifty years old. The plants grow on north-facing slopes. The vineyards are rooted in gravelly and limestone soils, a geological composition that gives solidity to the structure of the wine. The interaction between this mineral matrix and the care of the vineyard allows for an elegant expression of the terroir.
How it is produced
Production begins with a manual harvest at full ripeness, followed by a meticulous selection of the bunches in the vineyard and in the cellar. After partial destemming, the grapes undergo soft pressing via a vertical hydraulic press, integrating a portion of juice obtained through the saignée method into the must to intensify its colour and body. Ageing takes place exclusively in oak barrels, where the wine rests in contact with the fine lees to develop greater complexity. The process ends with a natural decantation carried out by racking.
History and interesting facts
The grapes for this rosé come from historic fifty-year-old vines. The artisanal craftsmanship embodies the tradition of Provence. These unique characteristics have allowed the wine to achieve extraordinary critical acclaim, including 95 points from Decanter, 94 from Robert Parker and 92 from Wine Spectator.
Awards
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2024
95/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2024
94/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2024
92/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
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 | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 45% Grenache, 30% Mourvedre, 5% Cinsault, Carignano, Syrah |
| Country | France |
| Region | Provence |
| Vendor | Chateau Simone |
| Story | History and interesting facts The grapes for this rosé come from historic fifty-year-old vines. The artisanal craftsmanship embodies the tradition of Provence. These unique characteristics have allowed the wine to achieve extraordinary critical acclaim, including 95 points from Decanter, 94 from Robert Parker and 92 from Wine Spectator. |
| Origin | Provence |
| Soil composition | Gravelly calcareous soils on north-facing slopes |
| Production technique | Hand harvesting; light crushing; partial destemming; pressing with a vertical hydraulic press; manual reworking of the pomace; blending with a percentage of saignée juice; ageing in small oak barrels on the fine lees; natural settling via racking. |
| Wine making | Light crushing, partial destemming, pressing with a vertical hydraulic press, manual reworking of the grape pomace. Blending with a percentage of saignée juice. |
| Aging | Maturation solely in wood, in small oak barrels; ageing on the fine lees; natural clarification through racking. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |