Château Simone
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Palette AOC's virtual monopoly, family-run since 1830.
Historic Palette appellation estate near Aix-en-Provence, one of France's most unusual estates producing singular white, red, and rosé wines from ancient local varieties.
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Château Simone Palette Blanc
WhiteClairette · Grenache Blanc · Ugni Blanc · Bourboulenc · Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains · Picpoul · Folle Blanche · Panossenc
Château Simone Palette Blanc is an iconic white wine from the tiny Palette appellation in Provence, France. Managed by the Rougier family for generations, this wine is renowned for its exceptional longevity and complexity. It is primarily composed of Clairette, sourced from old vines grown in limestone-rich soils with a unique microclimate. The wine undergoes traditional vinification, often including aging in ancient cellars, resulting in a rich, textured profile with notes of honey, dried fruits, herbs, and a distinct mineral backbone. It is widely considered one of the greatest white wines of Southern France.
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Château Simone Palette Rouge
RedMourvèdre · Grenache · Cinsault · Syrah · Castet · Manosquin · Tibouren
Château Simone Palette Rouge is an iconic wine from the tiny Palette appellation in Provence, France. Managed by the Rougier family for generations, this estate produces wines of extraordinary longevity and complexity. The blend is dominated by Mourvèdre, sourced from ancient vines planted in limestone-rich soils. It undergoes traditional vinification, including long maceration and aging in ancient underground cellars. The result is a profound, structured, and elegant wine that evolves beautifully over decades, often compared to the finest wines of Bandol but with a unique, ethereal finesse.
Who Is This For?
Ideal for collectors seeking unique, age-worthy Mediterranean wines and enthusiasts of traditional, terroir-focused winemaking.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes Château Simone unique in the wine world?
- Château Simone is one of only four estates producing wine under the tiny Palette AOC near Aix-en-Provence, and it holds a virtual monopoly on the appellation it helped create in 1948.
- Are Château Simone wines suitable for aging?
- Yes. Thanks to the estate's rare limestone terroir and traditional foudre-aging methods, the wines possess exceptional structure and can age gracefully for decades.
- Who owns and runs Château Simone?
- The Rougier family has owned and farmed Château Simone since 1830, maintaining organic, minimal-intervention practices across generations without pesticides or herbicides.
- Do Château Simone wines pair well with Japanese cuisine?
- Yes. The white Palette Blanc, with its depth and lively acidity, pairs beautifully with grilled fish, tempura, and umami-rich Japanese dishes.