Château Simon 2015 "Grand Vin de Sauternes" 375ml

The Semillon, Sauvignon and Muscadelle grapes, dried by the action of Botrytis Cinerea, or the Noble Mold, are harvested manually in 4-5 harvests with meticulous care. The bunch, affected by this mould, will be dehydrated and greyish with a thinned skin, but will give a rich and full must.

• Method: The best botrytized grapes are press gently overnight. After a cold stop, the must is left to ferment in thermoregulated stainless steel tanks which will then age in small precious barrels for about 18 months to obtain a small miracle of nature, without even. One of the most widely used vines is the Semillon, a white grape, widespread throughout the territory. Château Simon also uses Sauvignon blanc grapes, native to southwestern France, and Muscadelle, possibly derived from the Dordogne area.
• Location: The vineyards cultivated in full respect of the environment, with cutting-edge biological methods, are found in the municipality of Barsac: south-east of Bordeaux, where the climate is characterized by mild days and mists at night, essential for promoting the development of Botrytis Cinerea, or Noble Mold. Perfect emblem of the prestige and fame of the winery in question.
• Features: Intense and brilliant golden yellow. This wine offers an intense bouquet of soft exotic fruit and citrus fruits. The attack is round and fruity with ample evolution, with an enveloping, harmonious and fresh body. The finish is rich in spicy notes, with the right balance between sweet and acid which gives a delicate touch of freshness made particularly pleasant by the light woody character.
• Pairings: It should be combined to foie gras, fatty cheeses or dry pastries. Excellent with a goose liver terrine.

SIZE / WEIGHT: 0.375 L bottles.

ORIGIN: France.

GRAPES: semillon 90%, sauvignon blanc 8%, muscadelle 2%.

ALCOHOL: 14% vol.

SERVING TEMPERATURE: It can be drunk cold (10°) or at room temperature (18-20°).

STORAGE METHOD: in a cool place away from sunlight.

SPECIFIC NOTES: Contains sulphites.

PRODUCER: Château Simon - Barsac, France.

Château Simon

It is not far from the center of Barsac, in the Simon district, that Château Simon has been around for almost two centuries. In the beginning, in 1814, it was a polyculture farm. Over time, Château Simon has forged a wine specialization of character. Today the vineyards of Château Simon extend over 33 hectares and are found in three main appellations: Sauternes, Graves and Bordeaux. The main grape varieties grown are Sémillon, Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Anne-Laure & Pauline, faithful to their family roots, enhance the know-how of the elderly through modern and innovative techniques, respectful of the environment. Château Simon now markets a wide range of 11 wines: Barsac-Sauternes, Graves Red, White and Superior, Bordeaux White, Rosé & Red. For almost three decades, Château Simon has been involved in the Association of Independent Winegrowers.