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The tasting |
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Clear golden yellow. |
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The nose offers delicate notes of almond, dried fruits, and a light honeyed character, complemented by a subtle hint of toasty, grilled reduction and a touch of minerality. |
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On the palate, this cuvée is complex and well-structured, with generous breadth, impressive length, and a finish highlighted by refined, lingering bitterness. |
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The sommelier's advice |
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Serve between 10 and 12°C. |
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Noble white-fleshed fish in a light cream sauce, sea bass in a salt crust, grilled salmon, delicate Bresse poultry, mature Banon cheese or Spanish Manchego cheese. |
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From now until 2029 |
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The estate and the wine |
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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. |
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The 2022 Les Grands Carmes White (IGP Pays des Bouches-du-Rhône) showcases the brilliance of Clairette, revealing notes of almond, dried fruits, acacia blossom, and a subtle honeyed character, underscored by a touch of toasty, smoky reduction. On the palate, its nuanced profile unfolds over a mineral backbone, with richness and depth that feel entirely natural. This is a broad, complex wine with impressive length, balanced by refined bitterness that adds elegance to the finish. |
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Hand harvested, partially destemmed, aged on fine lees for 8 months in small oak tuns. |
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AWARDS |
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Estate awarded 2 stars in the Guide Des Meilleurs Vins de France 2025 (RVF)
Estate rated 5 stars in the Guide Bettane+Desseauve 2025
Wine rated 92/100 by our Committee! |
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