2012 Château Haut-Simard St. Émilion Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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2012
Château Haut-Simard (St. Émilion)
From a typical Right Bank blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Merlot, the wine will be aged in 50% new French oak for 12 months. Spicy black raspberries, coffee bean and earth lead to a soft, medium-bodied wine that ends with sharp cassis and cherry notes. 87-89 Pts 2,696 Views Tasted Apr 26, 2013 |
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.