Château Simard 2012
15,5/20
Le Figaro
1*Étoile
Hachette
15/20
Bettane & Desseauve
15/20
Gault & Millau
15/20
Decanter
"This wine, aged in concrete vats, has a very pleasant velvety texture that gives Simard incredible charm, with very precise fruit on a medium-bodied wine and a lovely violet finish. " (Le Figaro - Bernard Burtschy) - Fresh and very elegant, this Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, owned by Alain Vauthier (Château Ausone), has a silky texture and a delicious juice that calls for consumption! Delivery in wooden cases for all orders of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding Point Relais delivery method).
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Eye
Dark ruby red color
Nose
Aromas of graphite, cherry pit, blackcurrant, tobacco, and walnut with a woody structure.
Mouth
Beautiful acidity and tight tannins, supple texture, long finish
Serve
At 16-18°C
Drink before
2021
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with beef and carrots, pork skewers, lamb chops, etc.
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 15/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide) 2 stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About wine:
Elegant curves with well-matured tannins, this wine is ready to drink now.
About the estate:
Pauline and Alain Vauthier, owners and winemakers of the famous Château Ausone, manage this family estate where they have distinguished two cuvées, Simard and Haut-Simard, covering around fifty hectares. The latter, launched in 2007, has become a sure bet. The wines age perfectly in the bottle. We appreciate their suppleness and pleasant tannins. At less than €20, it's hard to beat!
Decanter
Wine rated 15/20
About wine:
Full-bodied and flavorful on the nose and palate. A vegetal freshness. Still a little green, however.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2016) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About wine:
Vinified and aged for eighteen months in concrete vats, Simard's 2012 (35% Cabernet Franc alongside Merlot) displays a fresh bouquet of violets, black fruits, brambles, and spices. This freshness is prolonged by a silky, supple, and refined palate with round tannins, further enhanced by a subtle note of noble vegetal flavors on the finish.
About the estate:
Separate but inseparable: Simard and Haut-Simard were created in 1870 when the vast estate of the Count of Simard was divided by a railway line; 40 hectares for the former, 10 hectares for the latter, acquired in 1954 by Claude Mazière and taken over on his death by his nephew Alain Vauthier (Ausone). The Vauthier family also runs Ch. de Fonbel, not far from Simard.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Wine rated (2014 guide) 15/20 (Very good)
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Wine Enthusiast
Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Le Figaro vins
Wine rated (2013 guide) 15,5/20
About wine:
This wine, aged in concrete vats, has a very pleasant velvety texture that gives this Simard incredible charm, with very precise fruit flavors in a medium-bodied wine with a lovely violet finish.
Customer rating
3.8/5
based on 53 reviews
Review and opinion by Mr. PAUL B. Published on 06/02/2020
Not the most elegant of St-Emilion wines, but acceptable.
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Note and opinion by Mr. THOMAS L. Published on 04/26/2020
Aroma of ripe crushed fruit. Fine tannins and good length on the palate. Smoky finish. Very good.
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Note and opinion by Mr. EMMANUEL N. Published on March 5, 2020
A small wine that, even after eight years, remains shallow and slightly acidic.
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Review and opinion by Mr. NICOLAS C. Published on 03/26/2019
A good Saint Emilion, fairly classic in style
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Review and opinion by Mr. LAURENT K. Published on 03/22/2019
Well-balanced, easy to drink, tannins already well integrated. Lacks a little complexity for the price.
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Review and opinion by Mr. FRANCK CLARINETTI CLARINETTO A. Published on 11/15/2018
Excellent on the palate once well aerated. A very consistent product offering excellent value for money.
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Note and opinion by Mr. DOMINIQUE V. Published on 09/21/2018
A velvety, silky wine thanks to the blend of Cabernet Franc. A pleasant "smoky wood" nose that sets it apart from other St. Emilions.
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Review and opinion by Ms. MONIQUE B. Published on 04/25/2018
Excellent wine
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Note and opinion by Mr. SYLVAIN M. Published on March 3, 2018
A very pleasant surprise! Deserves a few years in the cellar to soften the tannins and improve.
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Review and opinion by Mr. TARIK B. Published on 01/07/2018
Very pleasant aroma and very good on the palate. Deserves another year or two before it can be truly enjoyed to the full.
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