Château Simone

Palette Red Rhone Blend

9.311 ratings
9.37 pro ratings
Palette, Provence, France
Grenache, Mourvedre, Cinsault, Syrah, Carignan, Muscat
Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Fruit Desserts, Cake & Cream, Shellfish, Cheddar & Gruyere, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Chocolate & Caramel, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Turkey, Pasta, Mushrooms, Veal, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Potato, White Rice, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa, Beef, Hard Cheese, Pork, Pungent Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Josh Morgenthau

Cherry liquer. Red and purple fruit, some barnyard, mulberry and garrigue on the finish. Ripe fruit but lithe with fresh acid, very little extraction; prominent tannins (but not too aggressive). Almost reminds me of a ripe, herbaceous alto piedmont Nebbiolo. Fairly one note on the nose for now, just needs more time.

Cherry liquer. Red and purple fruit, some barnyard, mulberry and garrigue on the finish. Ripe fruit but lithe with fresh acid, very little extraction; prominent tannins (but not too aggressive). Almost reminds me of a ripe, herbaceous alto piedmont Nebbiolo. Fairly one note on the nose for now, just needs more time.

Sep 23rd, 2020
Jay Kline

In some ways, Chateau Simone reminds me of some of the more austere vintages of Musar. Always a head turner due to its class. Lovely.

In some ways, Chateau Simone reminds me of some of the more austere vintages of Musar. Always a head turner due to its class. Lovely.

May 12th, 2019
Lee Pitofsky

Black currant, black cherry, cassis, cedar, cocoa

Black currant, black cherry, cassis, cedar, cocoa

Mar 3rd, 2017
Max Gottesfeld

Aromas of citrus and red apple skins. Flavors of red apples, citrus and licorice. Lots of acidity but not too sharp. Very good texture. #palette #rose

Aromas of citrus and red apple skins. Flavors of red apples, citrus and licorice. Lots of acidity but not too sharp. Very good texture. #palette #rose

Jan 18th, 2015
Raj Harb

Opening this was a “woah, that is really fckn good” moment. Never let up. Dried fruit, savory herbs, leather. Good lift. Great value...drank at home with beef stew

Opening this was a “woah, that is really fckn good” moment. Never let up. Dried fruit, savory herbs, leather. Good lift. Great value...drank at home with beef stew

Apr 10th, 2020
Scott Reiner

So primary but so fucking pretty! Obviously wait but this is and will be amazing.

So primary but so fucking pretty! Obviously wait but this is and will be amazing.

Feb 11th, 2014
Nick Demos

Nick had this 6 years ago

Nick had this 6 years ago

Mar 24th, 2018
DLynn

Penfolds Ambassador

9.3

DLynn had this 6 years ago

DLynn had this 6 years ago

Jan 18th, 2018
Nick Davis

Nick had this 7 years ago

Nick had this 7 years ago

Apr 2nd, 2017
Zach

Zach had this 5 years ago

Zach had this 5 years ago

Mar 6th, 2019