{"product_id":"simard-2016","title":"2016 | Château Simard | Saint-Émilion | France","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA St-Émilion Grand Cru from the family behind Château Ausone — elegant, unoaked, and aged from a great vintage.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChâteau Simard is a St-Émilion Grand Cru owned by Vignobles Vauthier, the family behind the legendary first-growth Château 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 gracefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn Ausone-family St-Émilion in a great vintage is quiet Bordeaux insider value. \u003cstrong\u003eVauthier ownership, no new oak, 2016 vintage → finesse and purity over power → you're drinking serious St-Émilion pedigree.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e~75% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaint-Émilion Grand Cru — Bordeaux, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChâteau Simard — Vignobles Vauthier (Château Ausone family)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo new oak · celebrated 2016 vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKirsch, black cherry and blackberry over cloves, tobacco leaf and menthol with velvety tannins and a bright, refreshing line.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTranslation:\u003c\/strong\u003e an elegant, refreshing St-Émilion — pure dark fruit and gentle spice on velvety tannins, all finesse and no heaviness. Lovely now, rewarding over the next decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn Ausone-family St-Émilion from a top vintage. Exactly the Bordeaux for a roast or a few years in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"XXI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48605830807806,"sku":"XXI-1108","price":60.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0427\/5837\/files\/2016ChateauSimard.png?v=1785170988","url":"https:\/\/www.mrdwine.com\/products\/simard-2016","provider":"Mr.D Wine Merchant","version":"1.0","type":"link"}