Tasting Notes
The history of the château illustrates the ongoing relationship between the vineyard and a long line of wine growers on an exceptional terroir. Located in the commune of Meyreuil and just four kilometres from Aix-en-Provence, the old bastide of the Grands Carmes d'Aix monks, now the Château Simone, has been in the hands of the Rougier family since 1830.
Old documents bear witness to the fact that vines have been cultivated here from time immemorial. The historic reputation of its wines has made Château Simone a prime example of the Provençal terroir. Their renown spread and the bottles, with the elegant classical presentation on the original label, found their way to the most prestigious tables and those of the finest gourmets.
The rosé wines have a strong ruby-red colour with amber lights. They are vigorous and known for their body, their finesse, and the delicacy of their fruit. - Importer Note
Its location on the north-facing slopes of the Montaiguet massif in a natural bowl-shaped formation protected from the winds and crossed by the Arc river give it a special microclimate. It is influenced by the biodiversity of the nearby forest, the humidity coming from the river with its mass of greenery, its exposure and the fact that the force of the winds is broken. The soil consists essentially of limestone scree formed in lakes in the Tertiary Era combined with clays, pebbles and gravel.
It is a mosaic of plots in a wooded setting. Reconstituted by the Rougier family after the phylloxera crisis, it is of an exceptional average age, some plots are more than 125 years old! The replacement of missing feet has always been rigorously practiced. A very large variety of grape varieties is represented there. Cut into cups and tied on stakes, the vineyard is cultivated with tillage without weed killers or chemical fertilizers.
| Product Type | Wine Red Rose |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | France |
| Region | Provence |
| Sub Region | Aix-en-Provence |
| Winemaking Practices | Conventional |
| Vineyard Practices | Conventional |