2016 | Château Simard | Saint-Émilion | France Leclerc Briant offering a sweet nose of

offering a sweet nose of crème de cassis

herbs and purple flowers

which counterbalances the big smudgy

with a gorgeous and weightless texture

2016 | Château Simard | Saint-Émilion | France Leclerc Briant offering a sweet nose ofA St milion Grand Cru from the family behind Chteau Ausone elegant, unoaked, and aged from a great vintage. Chteau Simard is a St milion Grand Cru owned by Vignobles Vauthier, the family behind the legendary first growth Chteau Ausone. Unusually, Simard sees no new oak a choice that preserves purity and finesse and is a Merlot led blend with Cabernet Franc from the celebrated 2016 vintage. It's a wine prized for elegance and its ability to age