Château Simard 2012 (Magnum)
1*Étoile
Hachette
15/20
Bettane & Desseauve
15/20
Gault & Millau
15/20
Decanter
“This wine, aged in concrete tanks, has a lovely velvety texture that lends Simard incredible charm; the fruit is very precise in this medium-bodied wine, with 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 luscious flavor that begs to be enjoyed!
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Eye
dark ruby color
Nose
aromas of graphite, cherry pit, blackcurrant, tobacco, and nuts, with a woody undertone
Palate
Nice acidity and firm tannins. Smooth texture. Long finish
Serve
at 16-18°C
Drink starting at
2018
Drink before
2021
Food and Wine Pairings
It will pair very well with beef and carrots, pork skewers, lamb chops...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 15/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide): 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous vintage)
About the wine:
With elegant roundness and tannins that have already mellowed nicely, this wine is ready to drink now.
About the estate:
Pauline and Alain Vauthier, owners and winemakers at the famous Château Ausone, manage this family-owned estate, where they have created two cuvées—Simard and Haut-Simard—covering about 50 hectares. The latter, launched in 2007, has become a sure bet. The wines age beautifully in the bottle. We appreciate their suppleness and approachable tannins. For less than 20 euros, it’s hard to find a better deal!
Decanter
Wine rated 15/20
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2016) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the wine:
Fermented and aged for eighteen months in concrete tanks, Simard’s 2012 vintage (35% Cabernet Franc blended with Merlot) offers a fresh bouquet of violets, black fruits, bramble, and spices. This freshness carries over to a silky, supple, and refined palate with round tannins, further enhanced by a subtle, elegant herbal note on the finish.
About the estate:
Separate but inseparable: Simard and Haut-Simard were created in 1870 when the Count of Simard’s vast estate was divided by a railroad line; the former comprises 40 hectares, the latter 10 hectares, acquired in 1954 by Claude Mazière and taken over upon his death by his nephew Alain Vauthier (Ausone). The Vauthier family also operates Château 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)