"The 2015 Simard is an intense, dark wine. The richness and ripeness of the year is very much in evidence in the wine's succulent jammy fruit flavors. Exotic spice, leather and rose petal overtones wrap around the juicy finish. The 2015 looks to be an attractive, early-drinking Simard. The blend is 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc fermented and aged mostly in concrete, with about 30% oak." -Antonio Galloni
Robert Parker
RP91
"This property is owned and managed by the Vauthier family of Château Ausone. The 2015 Simard is composed of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. It sports a medium to deep garnet-purple color and is vibrantly scented of red currants, black cherries and warm plums with hints of violets and fragrant earth. Medium-bodied, very fine, fruity and elegant with ripe, fine-grained tannins and wonderful freshness, it finishes with a red cherry lift." -Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Wine Enthusiast
WE88
"This attractive, soft wine is fresh and crisp, with lively acidity and a bright aftertaste. It is packed with fruit, rounded and ready to drink from mid-2018."
Details
Grape Variety
Cabernet Franc
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Merlot
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Other Regional Grapes
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Red Blend
