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On the palate, this Côtes du Rhône Villages is deep, fruity and intense, fresh with a hint of licorice. A strong predominance of grenache noir combined with syrah gives this a beautiful, intense garnet red color with brilliant highlights. The nose is rich, with fine notes of fresh red fruits and morels, mixed with spicy notes of clove, garrigue and thyme. thyme. The palate is full, the tannins are soft and round. The finish is persistent, with notes of sweet spice and red fruit.
Body: powerful
Dry/fruity: dry
Tannins: moderately tannic
Acidity: balanced
Dishes: it goes well with a tian of spiced vegetables, beef ribs, leg of lamb with herbs, lentil stew with rosemary and roasted game.
The Domain
Domaine Simian, located in Piolenc in the Southern Vallée du Rhône of France, is a family-owned winery that has been in the wine business for five generations. The estate covers 25 hectares of vineyards, divided among several appellations: 5.8 hectares in AOC Châteauneuf-du-Pape, 10 hectares in AOC Massif d'Uchaux and AOC Côtes du Rhône, and 9 hectares for Vin de Pays.
Since 2011, the Serguier family has managed the vineyards according to organic and biodynamic principles, certified by Ecocert and Demeter respectively. This sustainable approach emphasizes harmony between the vines and nature, which contributes to the quality and character of their wines.
Domaine Simian's dedication to traditional winemaking, combined with modern biodynamic practices, results in wines that reflect the essence of their terroir.
Côtes du Rhône Villages Massif d'Uchaux Jocundaz red 2022 | Vignoble Simian
The hand-picked Grenache and Syrah grapes are processed separately when fully ripe. After destemming and crushing, controlled fermentation takes place in concrete vats (22–27°C), with a maceration period of 20–24 days. During this process, remontage, délestage and daily bâtonnage take place.
After gentle pressing and multiple rackings, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation. Maturation takes place for 14 to 16 months in concrete vats, after which the wine is lightly filtered and bottled.
Grenache brings soft, ripe fruit aromas such as strawberry and raspberry, with a round, supple structure and mild tannins. Syrah adds depth with dark fruit, peppery spices and a firm but elegant tannin structure. Together they create a balanced wine with fruity warmth and characterful complexity.