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Acquired in 2008 by the Vauthier family, this ideally located vineyard (between La Gaffelière and Canon La Gaffelière) has undergone extensive restructuring: all 10 hectares have been replanted to achieve a density worthy of a premier grand cru classé (12,600 vines per hectare). The high proportion of Cabernet Franc in the blend (40%) tempers the sunny nature of the terroir (south-facing) and gives the wines an elegant, long finish. Recent vintages convince us that Haut-Simard is a wine to watch out for.
The 2022 vintage in the press:
Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2025) : 92/100 "The 2022 Haut-Simard is an explosive wine. A burst of dark red cherry/red plum, mocha, new leather and rose petal hits the palate. Vibrant and exuberant, the 2022 just needs a few years in bottle to fully come together, although it is pretty impressive today. Haut-Simard is the hidden gem in the Vauthier range this year."
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2026-2035
- Organic certification:
- 2023
- Alcohol degree:
- 14.5%
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Acquired in 2008 by the Vauthier family, this ideally located vineyard (between La Gaffelière and Canon La Gaffelière) has undergone extensive restructuring: all 10 hectares have been replanted to achieve a density worthy of a premier grand cru classé (12,600 vines per hectare). The high proportion of Cabernet Franc in the blend (40%) tempers the sunny nature of the terroir (south-facing) and gives the wines an elegant, long finish. Recent vintages convince us that Haut-Simard is a wine to watch out for.
The 2019 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N. Martin - February 2022) : 92/100 "The 2019 Haut-Simard was picked from September 18 to October 5. Blind, you might think this was a Left Bank wine; the 40% Cabernet Franc is very expressive and imparts attractive cedar and light tobacco scents. The palate is fresh and vibrant on the entry, with supple but quite firm tannins. Much more saline and certainly more complex than the Simard, delivering impressive weight and a touch of spiciness on the finish. Very classy."
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2024-2032
- Organic certification:
- 2023
- Alcohol degree:
- 13.5%
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Acquired in 2008 by the Vauthier family, this ideally located vineyard (between La Gaffelière and Canon La Gaffelière) has undergone extensive restructuring: all 10 hectares have been replanted to achieve a density worthy of a premier grand cru classé (12,600 vines per hectare). The high proportion of Cabernet Franc in the blend (40%) tempers the sunny nature of the terroir (south-facing) and gives the wines an elegant, long finish. Recent vintages convince us that Haut-Simard is a wine to watch out for.
The 2018 vintage in the press:
J-M Quarin (January 2022): 92/100 “Delicious wine, with a silky mouthfeel, developing fragrantly and without tannic angles. Delicious length. Here again, the Cabernet Franc plays a major role”.
Vinous (A. Galloni - March 2021): 91/100 “The 2018 Haut-Simard is lively and expressive aromatically, with medium-weight structure and tons of verve. Sweet red cherry, blood orange, mint, sage, lavender and rose petals grace this vibrant, beautifully nuanced Saint-Emilion.”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2022-2034
- Alcohol degree:
- 14%
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Acquired in 2008 by the Vauthier family, this ideally located vineyard (between La Gaffelière and Canon La Gaffelière) has undergone extensive restructuring: all 10 hectares have been replanted to achieve a density worthy of a premier grand cru classé (12,600 vines per hectare). The high proportion of Cabernet Franc in the blend (40%) tempers the sunny nature of the terroir (south-facing) and gives the wines an elegant, long finish. Recent vintages convince us that Haut-Simard is a wine to watch out for.
The 2016 vintage in the press:
Vinous (N. Martin - December 2019): 93/100 “The 2016 Haut-Simard has a top-notch bouquet of gorgeous, well*defined blackberry, briar and raspberry aromas that burst from the glass.[...] The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, fine density and concentration and a very fine line of acidity. The oak (30% new) is seamlessly integrated, with a long tail on the finish. This is the finest Haut-Simard I have tasted. Excellent.”
J-M Quarin (April 2017): 91/100 “Meticulous on the attack, developing refined to the touch and melting. The wine evolves juicy and noble with lots of flavor and a long, seductive finish. A delight!”
More- To keep or to drink:
- Ready to drink
- Apogée:
- 2021-2036