Château Simone - IGP Pays des Bouches-du-Rhône - Les Grands Carmes - Red - 2020

Wine:

The 2020 Red Les Grands Carmes (IGP Pays des Bouches-du-Rhône) is a fine example of Mediterranean terroir. Crafted from vines over 50 years old on limestone scree slopes and aged in large oak foudres for nearly two years, it delivers a powerful yet balanced profile. Fresh and layered, it reveals southern notes of garrigue and olive. A wine that can be enjoyed now with slow-cooked lamb shoulder or cellared for further development.

Vinification:

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

Color:

Deep ruby.

Nose:

Subtle fruit aromas supported by notes of garrigue and olives.

Palate:

Fresh and intense, this wine has fine, distinctive and deep tannins

Temperature:

Serve between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Stew, grilled beef rib, thick pork chop, lamb shoulder confit, simmered meats.

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.