Château Simon, Sémillon, Sauternes, Bordeuax, France 2018, 375ml

80% Sémillon, 18% Sauvignon Blanc, 2% Muscadelle

With a splendid gold robe, this wine has an intense nose of supple exotic fruits and citrus fruits.  The attack is round and fruity with an ample evolution, rich and fresh.  The finish is full of spicy notes and a delicate touch of freshness with a slight minty character.

This wine can be served as a brilliant aperitif with blue cheese.  It is a perfect companion to white meats, spicy dishes, Asian cuisines and the traditional foie gras.

Ideally positioned a few hundred meters from the village of Barsac in the Simon neighborhood, Château Simon has thrived here for 2 centuries. Established in 1814, Château Simon began as a traditional French farm producing wine, fruits & vegetables.  Over time, the estate has successfully prevailed as a strong wine producing specialist.

The vines for Château Simon's Sauternes are located in the Haut Plateau in the commune of Barsac on a unique clay and limestone soil resting on rocks with asterias (fossils). Sustainable viticulture techniques are widely used at the vineyard, where they implement modern bio-control solutions.  Château Simon is proudly certified to High Environmental Value Level II. The grapes are handpicked with meticulous care, about 4-5 pickings.  Only the overripe grapes are selected (botrytis cinereas). The botrytised grapes are delicately pressed for one night.  After a cold soak, the must is fermented in thermo-regulated stainless steel tanks.  The best pressings are selected and aged in oak barrels for 18 months.