The land of Meyreuil
the origin of wine
Located inMeyreuil, a few kilometers east of Aix-en-Provence, theChâteau Simoneis remarkably nestled in a cirque offering a magnificent view of theSainte-Victoire mountainSheltered from the wind and benefiting from the humidity of the small Arc river, the 23 hectares planted withChâteau Simoneform a mosaic of vines amidst oaks and Aleppo pines. Around ten grape varieties are planted, sometimes even interplanted, on north-facing slopes in poor clay soils resting on a limestone base formed from scree deposited on the Sainte-Victoire Mountain. The main grape varieties being theGrenache, THEMourvèdre, thereSyrah, thereClairetteAndthe UgniHere, the very old vines sometimes reach over 100 years old.have never been exposed to pesticides or chemical fertilizers.
Rougier Family
Exceptional men and women
Château Simoneis the property of theRougier familysince 1830. It is atJean RougierIt was the oenologist who oversaw the transformation of the vineyard after the First World War. He was the one who finally succeeded in obtaining the appellation decree for the Palette AOC. Nowadays it isJean-Françoisand his wifeFlorencewho took up the torch from his father René and perpetuate the oenological tradition of this great estate.
Château Simone
Character & know-how
Long considered the best of Provence wines, the wines ofChâteau SimoneThey come in 3 colors: red, white, and rosé. The aging process begins in the woods.
- in small barrels
- then lightning
- in thecool cellarsbuilt in a gallery beneath the castle. The wines rest near18 monthsbefore bottling. Very positive rating and reviews for this estate.
Château Simoneis known primarily for its remarkable white wine, of which thepotential for guardingIt can age for up to 20 years. Its originality comes from the fact that it is made from 4 grape varieties, including 2% Muscat. It is a truly exceptional wine.Invaluable value for moneyThe red wine is also a wine with very long aging potential and is also among the best wines of Provence.
Château Simone has recently begun producing a rosé IGP and a red IGP under the brandGrand Carmes.
