Retour Château Simone - IGP Pays des Bouches-du-Rhône - Les Grands Carmes - Red - 2020
COUNTRY/REGION: Provence
DESIGNATION: IGP Bouches-du-Rhône
COLOR: Red
VINTAGE: 2020
GRAPE VARIETY: 45% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre, 20% Merlot , 5% Cinsault
ALCOHOL: 13.5 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
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
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve between 16 and 18°C.
Food Stew, grilled beef rib, thick pork chop, lamb shoulder confit, simmered meats.
Cellar ageing From now until 2027
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine 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.
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.
AWARDS
AWARDS Estate rated 2 stars in the Guide Des Meilleurs Vins De France 2023 RVF
Estate rated 4 stars in the Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2023