{"product_id":"chateau-simard-saint-emilion-grand-cru-red-2020-magnum","title":"Chateau Simard - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Red 2020 Magnum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e65% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"392\"\u003eThe 2020 Château Simard is a refined and classically styled Saint-Émilion, deeply influenced by its limestone terroir. Displaying a rich ruby hue, it opens with an elegant bouquet of black cherry, ripe plum, and violet, layered with subtle notes of graphite and cocoa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"631\"\u003eOn the palate, the wine is medium-bodied and beautifully balanced, combining juicy, vibrant fruit with finely polished tannins. There is a quiet precision here—fresh, supple, and harmonious—leading to a persistent, mineral-tinged finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore About The Winery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003csection data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-64\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:0c37fb54-ee5e-49bf-b997-6922a4f82083-35\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-turn-start-message=\"true\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"26e64b4d-ae0f-4882-9192-8db8ffde0a37\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"430\" data-start=\"111\"\u003eA classic name of Saint-Émilion, Château Simard is known for producing wines that reflect a more traditional and restrained style of the appellation. Long associated with the Vauthier family of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eChâteau Ausone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the estate shares the same commitment to structure, longevity, and terroir expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"694\" data-start=\"432\"\u003eThe vineyard is planted on a mix of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"496\" data-start=\"468\"\u003eclay and limestone soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing both richness and freshness. Merlot forms the backbone of the blend, supported by Cabernet Franc, resulting in wines that favour\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"693\" data-start=\"637\"\u003ebalance and ageing potential over immediate opulence\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"947\" data-start=\"696\"\u003eIn the glass, Château Simard expresses\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"781\" data-start=\"735\"\u003edark cherry, plum, cedar, and earthy notes\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a firm structure and well-defined tannins. The style is deliberately classical—often more reserved in its youth, requiring time to fully reveal its complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1126\" data-start=\"949\"\u003eUnlike more modern Saint-Émilion wines, Simard is typically aged in a way that preserves freshness and avoids excessive oak influence, allowing the terroir to take centre stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1328\" data-start=\"1128\"\u003eChâteau Simard stands as a reminder of Bordeaux’s heritage—\u003cstrong data-end=\"1230\" data-start=\"1187\"\u003estructured, honest, and built to evolve\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a timeless expression of Saint-Émilion for those who appreciate tradition and patience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chateau SIMARD","offers":[{"title":"3 x 1500 ml","offer_id":44898360033350,"sku":"VSSK-03975-Case - 3 x 1500 ml","price":340.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 x 1500 ml","offer_id":44898359902278,"sku":"VSSK-03975","price":119.8,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/5177\/8374\/files\/Chateau_Simard.webp?v=1776231569","url":"https:\/\/thevintageclub.sg\/products\/chateau-simard-saint-emilion-grand-cru-red-2020-magnum","provider":"The Vintage Wine Club","version":"1.0","type":"link"}