Château Simon
Château Simon produces Sauternes from the Barsac appellation, where the convergence of the Garonne and Ciron rivers creates conditions for noble rot. The winery's core range draws on the region's classic white varieties: Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle. The Cuvée Exceptionnelle Sauternes, a blend of all three, represents the house's top expression. A straightforward Sauternes and the Cuvée Jean, built primarily on Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, round out the portfolio. Wine Enthusiast, Decanter, and Wine Spectator have all assessed the winery's releases. Barsac sits within the broader Sauternes region and shares its commitment to botrytized dessert wines—a style defined by concentration, complexity, and the interplay between residual sugar and acidity.
Critics
Decanter, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator