Where to taste Grenache Blanc in Provence: the estates that grow it, how the region expresses the grape, and how to book a visit.

Grenache Blanc estates in Provence

Chateau Simone ★ 4.8

Palette AOCGrenache, Mourvedre, Cinsault, Clairette, Ugni Blanc, Grenache Blanc25 haFounded 1830Rougier familyWinemaker Jean-Francois RougierPalette

The Rougier family has farmed Chateau Simone since 1830 on the south-facing limestone scree of the Palette AOC, and now produces roughly 70 percent of the entire appellation's wine. The estate uses more than 20 grape varieties in a Provencal polyculture extending across 25 hectares.

Tasting: Cellar visits and tastings by appointment

Signature wines: simone-palette-rouge, simone-palette-blanc, simone-palette-rose

Tip: Palette Blanc from this estate (Clairette-dominant, aged in old oak foudres) cellars 15 years from vintage.

Chemin de la Simone, 13590 Meyreuil, France Book →

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