{"title":"France | Bordeaux Supérieur","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Collection_Banner_3b07b5fb-605d-42b4-be62-8ff66a17f4f9.jpg?v=1530169205\" alt=\"Bordeaux Wine Region Vineyards\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"c2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c1\"\u003eBordeaux and Bordeaux Supérieur appellation wines may be produced anywhere in the Bordeaux region. These wines, which represent more than half of Bordeaux's total production, provide wine drinkers with solutions for any occasion and embody the much-appreciated Bordeaux style of elegance, style and aromatic complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"c2\"\u003eTraditional Bordeaux AOC wines are generally blends of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with sometimes portions of Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot added. These wines are grown across the Bordeaux region on a myriad of soil types and exposures and as such quality cannot be guaranteed upon unless choosing a reliable grower or property that is known to perform well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"c2\"\u003eBordeaux Supérieur wines use the same grape varieties as those in Bordeaux AOC wines, but picked on selected plots of older vines, consequently these types of wine are more concentrated, complex and powerful than most Bordeaux AOC wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"c2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chateau-mayne-graves-bordeaux-superieur-red-wine","title":"Château Mayne Graves Bordeaux Supérieur 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau Mayne-Graves Bordeaux Supérieur is a great introduction to the wines of Bordeaux. The property is owned by the Guimberteau family, who are also the owners of the excellent Château La Courolle Montagne-Saint-Émilion. The family have been been running vineyards on Bordeaux’s Right Bank for over a century but they only planted Château Mayne-Graves in 2002, intrigued by the particularly gravelly terroir. The vineyard is just 4 hectares in size and is located next to Montagne-Saint Émilion, so is unsurprisingly receptive to and successful with the Merlot vine.  This is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes that offers plump plum fruit, with nice leafy tannins and firm structure. 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Deep ruby red in colour the wine displays aromatic notes of cherry, raspberry and blackcurrant, enlivened with sweet pepper. The palate is beautifully concentrated with ripe flavours of raspberry, fresh cherry and redcurrant complemented with fine spices. It finishes long and flavoursome. [#intro]Ronan by Clinet is Château Clinet's accessible Merlot, offering true Pomerol richness \u0026amp; quality...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Clinet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23596569493562,"sku":"A19RONANCLINET-1","price":18.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Ronan_by_Clinet.jpg?v=1565702445"},{"product_id":"chateau-des-antonins-bordeaux-superieur-rouge","title":"Château des Antonins Bordeaux Supérieur Rouge 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Château des Antonins Bordeaux Supérieur Rouge is a great value luncheon claret. Vinified in a traditional way the wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and small amount of Cabernet Franc. Displaying aromas of black cherry, dark chocolate and spice the palate is powerful yet balanced with silky tannins and long lingering finish. [#intro]A wonderful Bordeaux Supérieur Rouge blended from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château des Antonins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23660224282682,"sku":"A20ANTONINSBR-1","price":13.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Rouge.jpg?v=1567068411"},{"product_id":"chateau-bellecroix-bordeaux-superieur","title":"Château Bellecroix Bordeaux Supérieur 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau Bellecroix has a long and rich history dating back to the late 1800's. It was purchased in the 1970’s by owner of Château Haut Calens, Albert Yung. Albert has since embarked upon a programme of modernising the entire estate, replanting the vineyards and rebuilding the winery and cellars. Located on the right bank of the Garonne, the clay and gravel soils are ideal for growing Merlot and Cabernet. The 35 acres of vines average 25 years of age and yield healthy, richly flavoured grapes. This wine from the superb 2015 vintage is a blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon. It's a silky-textured, medium bodied Bordeaux with blackcurrants, black cherry, violets and a hint of Cedar box. Finely balanced by lively acidity and smooth tannins. 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The grapes (predominately Merlot with the addition of Cabernet Franc) are carefully selected according to the quality of the harvest and only the best fruit is retained. This red wine is delicious in its youth yet has surprising longevity and is normally at its peak around 3-6 years after harvest, depending on vintage. 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Translating to the “stones of Lafleur,” the vineyard for this wine, which is mostly limestone, was planted from a massal selection sourced from the Lafleur vineyard in Pomerol starting in 2005 and 2006. Nine years of indispensable research and life-size experimentation were needed for Baptiste and Julie Guinaudeau to finally realise the vineyard of Les Perrières. A blend of Merlot  and Cabernet Franc this wine offers quality and precision of tannins, complexity combined with restrained power, and a very long and mineral finish - all of which make Les Perrières de Lafleur a true grand vin, and undoubtedly a close family member of Château Lafleur. 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