{"title":"Château Simone New Releases - The Crown Jewel of Provence","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFrom a limestone-rich natural amphitheater in Provence’s smallest appellation, \u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Simone crafts deeply intellectual wines of singular history and immense longevity.\u003c\/strong\u003e This rare dual release pairs the legendary \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"213\"\u003e2022 Blanc\u003c\/b\u003e—a textured, beeswax-and-mineral masterpiece—with the profound \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"286\"\u003e2021 Rouge\u003c\/b\u003e, a soulful blend of ancient-vine concentration, wild herbs, and muscular elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2022-chateau-simone-palette-blanc","title":"2022 Château Simone Palette Blanc","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo understand Château Simone is to understand the Rougier family, who have stood as the ironclad guardians of this estate since 1830\u003c\/strong\u003e. Located just a stone's throw from Aix-en-Provence, the tiny, historic appellation of Palette owes its very survival to the family’s multi-generational defiance of modern, commercial trends. For nearly two centuries, the Rougiers have painstakingly maintained Simone’s north-facing, limestone terraces—originally planted by Monks in the 16th century—preserving ancient clones and pre-phylloxera traditions that can neither be replicated nor rushed. This is not just wine; it is a living artifact of Provençal history, fiercely protected by a family devoted to the absolute pinnacle of estate stewardship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"4\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e2022 Palette Blanc\u003c\/b\u003e represents the pinnacle of ancient-vine white winemaking, carrying forward a centuries-old legacy that has generated a fervent, cult-like fanaticism among collectors. Born from north-facing terraces shaded from the intense Provençal sun, this legendary bottling utilizes indigenous yeasts and a meticulous aging regimen of one year in large oak casks followed by an additional year in older, small barriques. The result is an aristocratic white wine that possesses monumental structure, singular texture, and a legendary capacity to evolve in the cellar for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eIntensely aromatic, it unleashes deep notes of pine resin, orange blossom, and lanolin, unfolding onto a structured, almost waxy mid-palate punctuated by toasted hazelnut and crushed rock before finishing with a brilliant, chiseled line of mineral acidity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCritical Acclaim:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/wine_advoate_logo_240x240.png?v=1769834033\" alt=\"Robert Parker Wine Advocate Logo\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e96+ Points, Wine Advocate:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" … a complex and spiced wine, unwinding in the glass with notes of fresh raisins, ripe orchard fruits, flowers and honey. Full-bodied, dense and straight-laced, it's seamless and layered, with beautiful dry extract, a more pronounced salinity than the 2023 and a long, persistent finish. 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While the rest of the region turned to mass-produced, poolside rosés, the Rougier family spent nearly two centuries painstakingly cultivating their north-facing, monk-planted terraces. By preserving ancient, pre-phylloxera clones and traditional field blends, they have elevated Simone into a living artifact of wine history, commanding a fervent, cult-like fanaticism among global collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003e2021 Palette Rouge\u003c\/b\u003e captures the profound, soulful character of these centenarian vines, channeling a deep sense of place into a remarkably elegant yet powerful structure. On the nose and palate, it unleashes a dark, multi-layered bouquet of wild bramble fruit, dried Mediterranean garrigue, and black pepper that effortlessly gives way to a dense core of graphite minerality, savory spices, and muscular, ultra-fine tannins. To best showcase its old-world poise and intense concentration, pair this monumental red with roasted lamb encrusted in fresh rosemary and thyme, or a traditional, slow-braised wild boar stew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eCritical Acclaim:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/wine_advoate_logo_240x240.png?v=1769834033\" alt=\"Robert Parker Wine Advocate Logo\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e96 Points, Wine Advocate:\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46485665710134,"sku":"SOMM2606-CSR21PRO-750","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2021ChateauSimonePaletteRouge.png?v=1780520931"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/collections\/chateau_simone_09.webp?v=1780981126","url":"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/collections\/chateau-simone-new-release-collection.oembed","provider":"SommSelect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}