Chateau Simone Palette Blanc, Provence, France 2022 Château d'Yquem fleshing out to sweet berry

fleshing out to sweet berry flavors on the long finish

smells of salted almonds and a little pear

The oak seam is noticeable but not overdone

The 2019 Chardonnay Nancie is floral with honeysuckle

with wild herbs and leather over sweet strawberries

Chateau Simone Palette Blanc, Provence, France 2022 Château d'Yquem fleshing out to sweet berryThe white from Simone is a truly unique creation based primarily on Clairette that is supplemented with Grenache Blanc, Bourboulenc, Ugni Blanc and a touch of Muscat Blanc. The white, brisk in its youth, animated by a bouquet of pine resin, evolves slowly into a sensual masterpiece with its lingering finish built on a mass of minerality. This is a remarkably age worthy wine with the potential to give ever more pleasure over a span two decades or more.