Chateau Simone 2019 Palette Blanc

Mostly Clairette w/ Grenache Blanc, Bourboulenc, Ugni Blanc, & Muscat

Palette, Provence, France

Simone’s vines cling to a 750-foot limestone face that is angled away from the sun.  This is unusual, but it allows the vines to retain their freshness, despite the region’s fierce heat.

At first, it’s quite reserved, showing hints of oxidized yellow apple, lemon verbena, resin, and salt-preserved lemon with smoky richness and waxy green fruits on the palate. On day two, its Burgundian side was out in full force, showing leesy, toasty orchard fruits and citrus on a powerful backbone of crushed limestone. Full bodied and lush.