The Château Simone of Provence

Château Simone
The winery offers 6 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.2.
It is ranked in the top 42 of the estates of Provence.
It is located in Provence

The Château Simone is one of the world's great estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in of Provence to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Château Simone is a family-run vineyard established in the late 18th century, nestled in the hills of southeast Provence, near the medieval town of La Londe. Two centuries of passionate wine cultivation have made Château Simone a notable estate, a gem of French vineyards. The estate takes its name from the founder, Jean Auguste Debord, who planted his first vines in 1790. Over the years, the family has strived to protect and carefully cultivate Château Simone's winemaking heritage, which has grown year after year thanks to the addition of new farmlands and the improvement of grape varieties. This history of refinement has continued to the present day; the estate now produces a wide range of quality wines, oil and other top-quality products, all shaped by regional traditions, unique terroir, and an environment respectful of traditional farming methods. The estate's signature vintage is the Château Simone Rosé, which has won several awards over the years. Visitors can taste the wines and local produce at the winemaking cellar, and also enjoy the stunning view of the Provencal vineyards and surrounding countryside. The property is open to children and horseback rides and tours are organized on the property. The estate has specialized in welcoming visitors to discover its rich history and exquisite wines. The tour programs include interactive tasting workshops, teachings of traditional processing methods, as well as walks and special receptions in the château and gardens. Château Simone vineyard offers an unforgettable journey to those who wish to discover the hospitality and deep flavors of Provence. Its collection of fine wines and local products bursts with the very essence of its land and history and is certainly a labor of love for good taste.

Top Château Simone wines

Looking for the best Château Simone wines in Provence among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Château Simone wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Château Simone wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Château Simone

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Château Simone

How Château Simone wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of baeckeoffe with fish, fresh tuna with sesame seeds or julienne fillets in coconut milk.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Château Simone

On the nose the white wine of Château Simone. often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, pineapple or cream. In the mouth the white wine of Château Simone. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Château Simone

  • 2018With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2021With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.20/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Château Simone.

  • Clairette
  • Ugni blanc
  • Viognier
  • Grenache Blanc

Discovering the wine region of Provence

Provence is a wine region in the far southeast of France, best known for the quality (and quantity) of its rosé wines and for its Warm, mild Climate. The modernization that is taking place in many of the traditional wine regions of southern France has not yet taken place to the same extent in Provence, but there are Clear signs of change. The region's Grape varieties, in particular, have come under scrutiny in recent decades. Traditional varieties such as Carignan, Barbaroux (Barbarossa from Sardinia) and Calitor are being replaced by more commercially viable varieties such as Grenache, Syrah and even Cabernet Sauvignon.

The term "Varietal improvers" is gaining ground in Provence, as it is in the neighbouring Languedoc-Roussillon. The most successful local varieties, Mourvèdre, Tibouren and Vermentino (known locally as Rolle), have remained in favor, proving their value in Provence wines, in red, rosé and white respectively. The Vineyards of Provence cover an area of France's southeastern coastline that measures about 200 kilometers from east to west. In this definitely Mediterranean climate - no Provencal vineyard is more than 55 km from the Mediterranean - the vines enjoy about 3,000 hours of sunshine a year, as well as an average annual temperature of 14.

5°C.

The top pink wines of Château Simone

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Château Simone

How Château Simone wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, game (deer, venison) or rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) such as recipes of german recipe for marinated meat: sauerbraten, provençal tart with rabbit or tuna omelette.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Château Simone

On the nose the pink wine of Château Simone. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, strawberries or non oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, microbio or red fruit. In the mouth the pink wine of Château Simone. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Château Simone

  • 2009With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.23/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2013With an average score of 4.17/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.12/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Château Simone.

  • Mourvedre
  • Grenache Blanc
  • Cinsaut
  • Merlot
  • Shiraz/Syrah

Discover the grape variety: Carignan

Mainly cultivated in the Languedoc region, carignan originates from Spain. Because of its very resistant branches, it is often called hardwood. Its bunches are quite large. They are compact and winged with a lignified stalk. The berries are spherical in shape and take on a bluish-black colour. Carignan has a total of 25 approved clones, the best known of which are 274, 65 and 9. The carignan buds at the beginning of June and is protected from spring frosts. It does not reach maturity until the third period. Also, this grape variety needs warmth and sunshine. It appreciates dry and not very fertile soils. Carignan vines can live for more than 100 years. Those that are more than 30 years old produce a better wine. This wine is well coloured. It is generous and powerful at the same time. Pepper, cherry, blackberry, banana, raspberry, almond, prune and violet are some of the aromas that this grape variety gives off.

The top red wines of Château Simone

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Château Simone

How Château Simone wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of beef bourguignon with tomato, doner kebab or roast wild boar with beer.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Château Simone

On the nose the red wine of Château Simone. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or citrus and sometimes also flavors of smoke, earthy or blackberry. In the mouth the red wine of Château Simone. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Château Simone

  • 2017With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2021With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2020With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2019With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.20/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Château Simone.

  • Mourvedre
  • Carignan
  • Cinsault
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache

The word of the wine: Flexible

A tender wine with little tannin.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Château Simone

Planning a wine route in the of Provence? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Château Simone.

Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre

Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.