2009 Château Haut-Simard St. Émilion Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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2009
Château Haut-Simard (St. Émilion)
Fresh, bright and firm in character, the nose shows off a crisp, red berry stone, espresso and leaf character. There is an austerity to the palate presence that was not expected with a 2009. 3,508 Views Tasted Sep 28, 2016 |
When to Drink Chateau Simard, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Chateau Simard is better with at least 2-4 years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage.
Chateau Simard is best enjoyed in the first 3-12 years of life. Young vintages can be decanted for about 1 hour. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.
Serving Chateau Simard with Wine, Food, and Pairing Tips
Chateau Simard is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Chateau Simard is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Chateau Simard is a perfect match with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta as well as cheese.