Chateau Simard

Château Simard is located near the town of Saint-Émilion. Among the most renowned of these is Château Ausone — one of only two estates classified in 1955 as Saint-Émilion Premiers Grands Crus Classés A — which is Château Simard’s sibling. Château Ausone’s proprietor, Alain Vauthier, acquired Château Simard when his uncle Claude “Coco” Mazière passed away in 2008. The 40-hectare (98.84-acre) hillside property is marked predominantly by clay with sand and gravel soil, planted to Merlot and Cabernet Franc vines that average 50 years in age. Alain Vauthier, is the sole owner of the winery. Alain’s family has been producing wine in Saint-Émilion for several generations and with his daughter Pauline’s assistance, he will maintain the pristine health of the vineyard and restore the historic château. With a new generation at the helm, it is sure to become recognized as one of the top growths of Saint-Émilion with a vibrant, promising future.