Chteau simard saint milion grand cru from the great 2010 vintage has just been released the chteau on saint milions south facing slopes only releases its wines when they are approaching peak maturity the 2010 simard was made under the supervision of its new proprietor alan vauthier who brings the same exacting attention to detail and quality as he does at his 1st growth property chteau ausone at under 25 per bottle this is superb value for a very high quality and classy claret