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Simian Vineyard - Côtes du Rhône Villages Massif d'Uchaux Jocundaz 2021

Vignoble Simian - Côtes du Rhône Villages Massif d'Uchaux Jocundaz 2021

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4/5 (3 customers)

92/100

Decanter

spicy
freshness
rib roast

"A proud representative of the terroirs of the Massif d'Uchaux"

“A slight herbal note on the nose, and a certain freshness on the palate. Pronounced acidity. I like the wine’s energy, acidity, and intensity; it has a certain mineral core. A surprisingly long finish. Tight, juicy, not very concentrated, but it conveys energy and freshness.” (Decanter 2024)

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Estate

Vignoble Simian

Vintage

Jocundaz

Vintage

2021

Designation

Côtes du Rhône Villages Massif d'Uchaux

Region

Rhône

Grape varieties

70% Grenache noir, 30% Syrah

Terroirs

A hillside plot with sandy-clay soil derived from siliceous-calcareous sandstone of the Upper Cretaceous period

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

Destemming, crushing, then transfer to concrete tanks maintained at 22°C, then 25–27°C; indigenous yeast fermentation; total maceration for approximately 20–24 days with daily punching down and racking four times a week during fermentation; daily stirring during the subsequent maceration phase; devatting; pneumatic pressing; two rackings within the following three days, malolactic fermentation, rackings, and blending

Livestock farming

Aged in concrete tanks for 14 to 16 months, followed by light filtration and bottling

Alcohol content

14.5%

Organic

Yes

Eye

A beautiful, deep garnet color with brilliant highlights

Nose

Rich, with lovely notes of fresh red berries and sour cherries, blended with spicy notes of cloves, as well as hints of garrigue and thyme

Palate

Full-bodied, with well-integrated, rounded tannins that complement a rich, full-bodied mid-palate; the finish is long-lasting, with notes of sweet spices and red berries

Serve

At 16°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink from

2025

Drink before

2031

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Serve with a spiced vegetable medley, a rib of beef, a herb-roasted leg of lamb, a lentil stew with rosemary, or roasted game...

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About the estate:

The Serguier family has been growing and harvesting their own grapes for five generations; they cultivate their vineyards across five plots totaling 25 hectares, spread across four distinct terroirs.

Decanter

Decanter

Wine rated (2024 guide) 92/100

About the wine:

A slight herbal note on the nose, and a certain freshness on the palate. Pronounced acidity. I like the wine’s energy, acidity, and intensity; it has a distinct mineral core. A surprisingly long finish. Tight, juicy, not very concentrated, but it conveys energy and freshness.

Customer rating

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4/5

based on 3 reviews

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Review by Mr. LAURENT H. Posted on May 27, 2025

What finesse and a captivating bouquet. A freshness characteristic of the Uchaux massif, making for a magnificent estate

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Review by Mr. JEROME M. Posted on September 14, 2025

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Review by Mr. SYLVAIN D. Published on August 26, 2024

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