Château Simard – Saint-Émilion Grand Cru – Red – 2011:

 

The Accessible Luxury of Bordeaux’s Right Bank: Château Simard

Château Simard, a distinguished estate owned by the Vauthier family (of the legendary Château Ausone), is your perfect ‘gateway’ to the Saint-Émilion appellation. This wine is crafted to offer a pure, generous, and immediately appealing expression of its clay-limestone and gravel terroir. It represents a classic Right Bank blend, where Merlot takes center stage, delivering a wine of remarkable concentration, roundness, and freshness.

Tasting Profile (Classic Vintage)

• **Color:** Deep, vibrant garnet.
• **Nose:** An elegant and expressive bouquet of pure dark fruit-think black cherry and ripe blackberry-with charming floral hints of violet, backed by subtle notes of sweet spice and earthy tobacco.
• **Palate:** Silky on entry, the wine builds to a concentrated yet well-balanced mid-palate. Fine-grained, round tannins provide structure, while a defining freshness ensures a clean, long finish with echoes of licorice and cocoa.

Pairing & Serving Suggestions

We recommend decanting Château Simard for an hour to allow its aromas to fully unfold. Serve at 63°F (17°C). This Grand Cru is built for fine dining, pairing exceptionally well with rich, savory dishes and demonstrating excellent aging potential to evolve over the coming decade.

Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2011
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