Chateau Simard

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. 

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.

The first thing you notice is the sweet, kirsch, smoke and thyme in the nose before moving on to the soft, fresh, ripe cherries with their hint of tartness and lift in the finish.