Chateau Simone Palette Blanc by Chateau Simone

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninlow

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 3 to 20 years from vintage.

vintage3 yrs20 yrs22 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: honeysuckle, white peach, beeswax, almond

Palate: dried apricot, fennel, lemon curd, salted nuts

Clairette-led white from old vines on limestone scree, fermented and aged in old foudres. Among Provence's most age-worthy whites, with waxy texture and a saline finish.

What it pairs with

Bouillabaisse The wine's textured almond-and-fennel core stands up to the saffron broth without being overwhelmed.More wines for shellfish and oysters →
Roast Bresse chicken with herbs Rich poultry with garlic and herb butter meets the wine's beeswax and dried-apricot weight.More wines for chicken and white meat →
Brandade de morue Salt cod and olive oil's lactic-saline core pairs with the wine's lemon-curd and saline finish.More wines for cod →
Aged Comte Nutty alpine cheese sits beautifully with the wine's almond and salted-nut palate.More wines for aged hard cheese →

With cheese

Banon Our pick A Palette blanc, mostly Clairette raised a year on its lees in old foudres, is full-bodied and waxy with fennel and salted-nut notes, enough weight for Banon's woody, creamy paste without sharp acidity.

History

Palette Blanc from Chateau Simone has been bottled continuously since the Rougier family took ownership in 1830. Clairette is the dominant grape (around 80 percent), grown alongside Grenache Blanc, Ugni Blanc and old-polyculture varieties.

1830Rougier family begins continuous estate bottling at Chateau Simone
1948Palette AOC created with Chateau Simone as anchor estate

Facts

Producer: Chateau Simone · visiting guide
Grapes: Clairette (80%), Grenache Blanc, Ugni Blanc, Bourboulenc, Muscat
Classification: Palette AOC
Oak: Fermented and aged on lees in old oak foudres and demi-muids for 12 months
ABV: 13.5%
Price: EUR 55 to 75 at retail
Drinking window: 3-20 from vintage

Frequently asked about Chateau Simone Palette Blanc

What does Chateau Simone Palette Blanc taste like?

Honeysuckle, white peach, beeswax and almond on the nose; dried apricot, fennel, lemon curd and salted nuts on the palate. Full-bodied with medium acidity and a long saline finish.

When should I drink Chateau Simone Palette Blanc?

Drink between 3 and 20 years from vintage. The lees-aged Clairette gains waxy texture and depth with age; younger bottles open beautifully with 30 minutes in the decanter.

What grapes are in Chateau Simone Palette Blanc?

Clairette dominates the blend (around 80 percent), with Grenache Blanc, Ugni Blanc, Bourboulenc and Muscat from the estate's heritage polyculture parcels making up the balance.

What food pairs with Chateau Simone Palette Blanc?

Bouillabaisse is the canonical pairing; the saffron broth meets the wine's almond-and-fennel core. Roast Bresse chicken, brandade de morue and aged Comte are equally strong matches.

Taste it where it is made: tastings near Chateau Simone

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