Chateau Simard Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2011 (750ml)

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Producer	Chateau Simard
Country	France
Region	Bordeaux
Subregion	Saint-Emilion
Varietal	Red Bordeaux Blend
Vintage	2011
Sku	13145
Size	750ml

 

WA

89-91

JS

90

Located in the southern valley of the village of Saint-Émilion running down to the plain, the 40 hectares have their roots in a patchwork of clay-limestone, sand and gravel soils. The spirit of Château Simard can be understood in the purity of the fruit, giving concentrated and generous wines, easy-going and accessible: this is the charm of Saint-Émilion, the gateway. 

The nature of the estate’s soils dictated planting with 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon which, depending on the vintage, is never very far from the final blend. After manual harvesting and meticulous sorting of the berries, the family has chosen to use concrete and stainless-steel tanks, to seek out freshness and roundness. The wine finally undergoes very gentle ageing, with a few months in barrel. 

A fruity wine with lovely plum and orange peel character and a hint of coffee and chocolate. Medium body, fine tannins. Fresh finish.

The dark ruby/purple color is accompanied by loads of cassis and cherry jam notes intermixed with hints of licorice, incense, roasted herbs and underbrush. Full, fleshy and already irresistible, this 2011 should drink well for a decade.