Château Simone Red

Wines of great distinction, with subtle aromas and an extremely complex bouquet permeating through a deep ruby-red colour. Robust, rich in noble tannins, these wines have good aging potential.

Technical data sheet

Vineyard
On slopes with northern exposure, calcareous scree soils.
Age average
More than 50 years. Traditional wine-growingno weedkillers.
Varieties
Grenache 45%, mourvèdre 30%, cinsaut 5%, "secondary" grape variety 20% including syrah, castet, manosquin, carignan, various muscatel.
Harvest
Harvested exclusively by hand, when the grapes are fully mature, then sorted, fermentation whith native yeasts and temperature control.
Vinification
Light crushing and destemming, vatting in small tanks with pumping-over, maceration for 15 to 21 days. Pomace pressed in vertical hydraulic presses.
Storage, Maturing
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.