The vineyards and Château of this domain can be seen
decorating the densely wooded hillsides to the east of
Aix en Provence, overlooking the motorway. These are
some of the oldest vineyards we have seen, and even
the experts are unsure of the variety of some of the old
vines, which were planted as a mix of varieties. The
oldest vines were planted in 1891, and René Rougier,
who runs the domain with his family, and who has
worked the vineyards since 1952, has never replaced
a vine during all his time on the domain. The Simone
vineyards are unusual in every respect. They are
farmed on north-facing limestone rubble on the side of
the Arc Valley with a large range of grape varieties
featured.
Palette is a tiny appellation in Provence of only 23
hectares 17 of which belong to Chateau Simone and
the rest is made up of pine forests. Simone is
therefore the only vineyard in the appellation.
A unique white wine, maybe unfashionable but very nutty, complex and almost reminiscent of Vin Jaune in the richness of fruit. Spends 18 months in wood. Learn More