Château Simone - Rouge 2018
Château Simone is located in the commune of Meyreuil, in the small appellation of Palette in Provence. It has been owned by the Rougier family since 1830. Its exposed location on the northern slopes of the Montaiguet massif, in a cirque protected from the winds and crossed by the Arc river, makes it benefit from a special microclimate. It is influenced by the biodiversity of the forest environment, the moisture supply from the river and its mass of greenery, the direction and attenuation of the force of the winds.
Château Simone Rouge is a blend of Grenache (45%), Mourvèdre (30%), Cinsault (5%) and 20% of Syrah, Castet, Manosquin, Carginan, various Muscats. The harvest is carried out exclusively by hand, at full maturity with sorting of the grapes. Fermentation occurs with native yeasts. During the vinification with destemming, light crushing is carried out and the vatting in small vats lasts from 15 to 21 days, with pumping over. The ageing is made entirely in wood; in small foudres for 8 months, then 1 year in oak barrels of different ages.
Grape varieties: 45% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre, 5% Cinsault and 20% Syrah, Castet, Manosquin, Carginan, various Muscats
