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Palette Château Simone Famille Rougier 2014
13.5%
0.75L
Intensity
An extremely noble, full-bodied and rich wine with great aging potential.
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Lot presentation
Palette Château Simone Famille Rougier 2014
The wine
It is characterised by its ruby red colour and subtle yet complex aromas. The regional grape varieties grow on slopes of limestone pebbles and are harvested by hand when perfectly ripe. They then ferment with indigenous yeasts and temperature control, before maturing in oak.
About the Producer Château Simone
At the foot of Sainte Victoire, Château Simone is named after one of its former owners, Madame de Simon. It is "the" big name in the Palette appellation, an AOC as small in size as its wines are great in stature, when they are enhanced by the talents of the winemaker. The Rougier family's wines are definitely in this category: they have have watched over the Simone style for nearly two centuries. Vines have been grown here since Roman times; located at an altitude of 200 metres, on a north-facing slope surrounded by forests that protect them from the searing heat of the Provencal summers. The vineyard and winery are managed according to traditional methods, and the wine is aged in a series of multi-level vaults that were carved out of the rock by the Grands Carmes d'Aix monks in the 16th century. The property consists of 20 hectares, eight of which are planted with white grapes (Clairette, Grenache, Ugni, Muscat), and the rest with red (mainly Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah and Cinsault). Note that there are also some very rare typically Provencal grape varieties such as Manosquin and Castet. The property produces wines in all three colours.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 1 bottle
Level 1 NormalObservation 1 Plastic-covered labelOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: no
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 13.5 %
Region: Provence
Appellation: Palette
Owner: Famille Rougier
Vintage: 2014
Colour: red
Service temperature: 16°
Size (in ha): 23 hectares
Intensity: classic
Leading aroma: black fruit
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine