{"id":36646,"date":"2026-08-11T22:17:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T22:17:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/winetorres.com\/produit\/chateau-simard-saint-emilion-grand-cru-rouge-2016\/"},"modified":"2026-08-11T22:17:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T22:17:12","slug":"chateau-simard-saint-emilion-grand-cru-rouge-2016","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/winetorres.com\/en\/produit\/chateau-simard-saint-emilion-grand-cru-rouge-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"Ch\u00e2teau Simard - Saint-\u00c9milion Grand Cru - Red - 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><strong>Ch\u00e2teau Simard - Saint-\u00c9milion Grand Cru - Red - 2016 :<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Ch\u00e2teau Simard: A Grand Cru of Purity and Finesse from Saint-\u00c9milion<\/h2>\n<p>Ch\u00e2teau Simard is a jewel in the crown of the Vauthier family, proprietors of the esteemed Premier Grand Cru Class\u00e9 A, Ch\u00e2teau Ausone. Situated on the southern slopes of Saint-\u00c9milion, this estate delivers a wine famed for its focus on fruit purity, freshness, and approachability. The traditional vinification, favouring concrete and stainless steel with only gentle barrel ageing, allows the dominant Merlot and Cabernet Franc to express the classic elegance of the Right Bank terroir.<\/p>\n<h2>Sommelier's Tasting Notes (Classic Vintage)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>**Appearance:** A rich, deep garnet hue.<\/li>\n<li>**Aroma:** Elegant and focused, with primary aromas of dark berries (mulberry, blackcurrant) leading into nuanced secondary notes of cedar, leather, and a delicate floral lift.<\/li>\n<li>**Taste:** The palate is medium to full-bodied, characterised by a wonderful, silky texture. It displays generous fruit perfectly balanced by soft, integrated tannins and a refreshing acidity. This Grand Cru is smooth, yet structured, with a satisfying length.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Food Pairing &amp; Service<\/h2>\n<p>To fully appreciate its complexity, allow the wine to breathe for a short time before serving. Best enjoyed at 17\u00b0C, Simard is a magnificent accompaniment to traditional British Sunday roasts and sophisticated game dishes. A testament to the Vauthier quality, it offers immediate pleasure with the gravitas of a top Bordeaux.<\/p>\n<p>Saint-\u00c9milion Grand Cru 2016<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/winetorres.com\/en\/?s=Ch\u00e2teau%20Simard&#038;post_type=product\">Find other wines from this producer.<\/a><\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"xs_social_share_widget xs_share_url after_content \t\tmain_content  wslu-style-1 wslu-share-box-shaped wslu-fill-colored wslu-none wslu-share-horizontal wslu-theme-font-no wslu-main_content\">\n\n\t\t\n        <ul>\n\t\t\t        <\/ul>\n    <\/div> \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ce Saint-\u00c9milion Grand Cru, propri\u00e9t\u00e9 de la famille Vauthier (Ausone), est r\u00e9put\u00e9 pour sa puret\u00e9 de fruit, ses tanins soyeux et sa grande fra\u00eecheur. 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