{"title":"France | The Médoc","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Medoc_Collection_Banner.jpg?v=1540214872\" alt=\"Vineyards in the Médoc Wine Region of Bordeaux\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Médoc is arguably the most famous red wine district in the world and home to many of the greatest and most renowned chateaux of Bordeaux. The wine region stretches north-west from the city of Bordeaux with the Gironde estuary to the east.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most northerly, low-lying vineyards are classified simply as Médoc AOC (formerly known as the Bas-Médoc) , whilst those on higher ground, closer to the city of Bordeaux, are entitled to the Haut-Médoc appellation. Within that appellation, there are further communal or village appellations, namely Listrac and Moulis, and the four great names of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hic-winemerchants.com\/collections\/saint-estephe-wines-from-bordeaux\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"St-Estèphe Wines from Bordeaux For Sale at Hic!\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSt. Estèphe\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hic-winemerchants.com\/collections\/pauillac-wines-from-bordeaux\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Pauillac Wines from Bordeaux For Sale at Hic!\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePauillac\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hic-winemerchants.com\/collections\/saint-julien-wines-from-bordeaux\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Saint Julien Wines from Bordeaux For Sale at Hic!\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSt Julien \u003c\/a\u003eand \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hic-winemerchants.com\/collections\/margaux-wines-from-bordeaux\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Margaux Wines from Bordeaux For Sale at Hic! \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eMargaux\u003c\/a\u003e. As a rule of thumb, the greatest wines are made at those properties that can \"see the river\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bordeaux.com\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Wines of Bordeaux Official Website\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eWines from Bordeaux Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"la-reserve-de-leoville-barton-saint-julien","title":"La Réserve de Léoville Barton 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eLa Réserve de Léoville Barton is the second wine of Léoville Barton made from 40 year old vines. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (70%),  Merlot (23%) and Cabernet Franc (7%) the wine was matured in oak barrels for 12 months prior to bottling. This traditionally styled Bordeaux red wine has an expressive nose of forest berries with hints of cedar, coffee and a touch of vanilla spice. Elegant and refined, with a long finish. Delicious with roasted red meats, braised lamb, a juicy pan-fried steak or fine cheese.[#intro]A traditionally styled Bordeaux with dense black fruit flavours \u0026amp; a robust, oaky finish...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Léoville Barton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31064783290435,"sku":"A19LARESERVELEOVILLE-1","price":46.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/La_Reserve_a2decd66-de0a-467a-9380-16c51e6e20bf.jpg?v=1572870919"},{"product_id":"brio-de-cantenac-brown-margaux","title":"BriO de Cantenac Brown 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003eBriO de Cantenac Brown is the second wine of Château Cantenac Brown and was first created in the 2001 vintage. From the style of its label, through to the careful selection of lots and to the bottling, the wine aims to express the modernity of Château Cantenac Brown in the 21st Century. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (47%), Merlot (42%) and Cabernet Franc (11%), BriO is textured and opulent with rich aromas of red fruits complemented by notes of dark chocolate. Full and round, with the red fruit aromas echoed on the palate, the tannins are seamlessly integrated through to a powerful finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Cantenac Brown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31064834768963,"sku":"A17BRIODECANTENAC-1","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Brio.jpg?v=1572872690"},{"product_id":"chateau-cantenac-brown-3eme-cru-classe","title":"Château Cantenac Brown 3ème Cru Classé 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Château Cantenac Brown Grand Vin is a 3rd Growth Cru Classé Margaux, made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (65%), Merlot (30%) and Cabernet Franc (5%) grapes grown on sustainably cultivated vineyards at the heart of the appellation. All the grapes were harvested by hand, manually sorted and de stemmed prior to fermentation in temperature controlled stainless steel vats. The wine was aged in French oak barrels, of which 60% were new and 40% one year old, for a period of 12 to 14 months. Beguiling aromas of bergamot, roasted sandalwood and black tea, give way to a well-endowed core of plum, blackberry and raspberry-reduction notes. The structure is remarkably fine-grained, showing seamless integration through to the long finish. Classic Margaux.[#intro]An elegant, intensely flavoured \u0026amp; opulent Margaux with lovely dark chocolate and cedar notes...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Cantenac Brown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31064913379395,"sku":"A18CANTENACBROWN-1","price":77.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Grand_Vin_c9a118e7-b8db-488e-af11-ec3981a7c530.jpg?v=1572877207"},{"product_id":"chateau-leoville-barton-2eme-cru-classe-saint-julien","title":"Château Léoville Barton 2ème Cru Classé 2012","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Château Léoville Barton Grand Vin is a second growth cru classé from the Saint Julien appellation of Bordeaux. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (80%), Merlot (15%) and Cabernet Franc (5%), the wine is aged for between 16 and 18 months in French oak barrels of which 60% are brand new. Still quite closed but showing great promise of both fresh and preserved fruits. Tannin is present but not dominant so the wine will be enjoyable within about 10 years.[#intro]A classically-styled red from a vintage noted for being more approachable in its youth...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Léoville Barton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39574629089347,"sku":"A12LEOVILLEBARTON-1","price":115.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Grand_Vin_7df94855-eb01-40b7-98bc-06a13fd07e07.jpg?v=1572878779"},{"product_id":"charmes-de-kirwan-margaux","title":"Charmes de Kirwan 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eLes Charmes de Kirwan is the second wine of Château Kirwan, launched in 1993. It is the Grand Vin's “little brother” and is generally made from the fruit of the youngest vines and parcels of the vineyard that are less gravelly, but sandier. The wine is made highlighting its fruit and maximising suppleness. It can therefore be enjoyed younger. An intense nose blends notes of cherry and blackberry with subtle hints of chocolate. It is ample and unctuous in the mouth, with a distinct fleshy character. Understated tannins prolong the tasting experience while lending softness to the wine. Thanks to its mature aromas and velvety texture, this wine is already ripe for tasting, although its concentration ensures that it will age well for many years to come. [#intro]The 2nd wine of Kirwan made for youthful enjoyment but will reward cellaring...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Kirwan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31065176178755,"sku":"A21CHARMESDEKIRWAN-1","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Charmes_de_Kirwan.jpg?v=1572889391"},{"product_id":"chateau-kirwan-3eme-cru-classe-margaux","title":"Château Kirwan 3ème Cru Classé 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau Kirwan is a 3ème Cru Classé Margaux that is produced from the best parcels of the vineyard that have mainly gravel soils, but some are also clay. The fruit is picked and sorted twice by hand, then vinified in separate batches corresponding to individual vineyard parcels. Half the oak barrels used to age the wine for eighteen months are renewed every year. This vintage blend is Cabernet Sauvignon (58%), Merlot (36%), Cabernet Franc (2%) and Petit Verdot (4%). The wine has a deep colour and so far, shows no trace of evolution. The nose is highly complex, a blend of fresh berries with delicate notes of vanilla and caramel. On the palate, its roundness and smooth body immediately impresses. The fruity and spicy flavours continue to develop with no harshness present. This wine is superbly balanced and clearly reflects its origins. The gentle elegance makes waiting a challenge but there is no doubt that this wine has everything it takes to age beautifully and for many years.[#intro]Kirwan is renown for its rich and velvety style of Margaux...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Kirwan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31065212682307,"sku":"A17KIRWANGV-1","price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Grand_Vin_8f9421b0-4617-4889-b390-e2cbb7525c01.jpg?v=1572890689"},{"product_id":"chateau-dutruch-grand-poujeaux","title":"Château Dutruch Grand Poujeaux 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau Dutruch Grand Poujeaux, along with Château Chasse-Spleen and Château Maucaillou, enjoys the best terroir of Moulis, the smallest of the communal appellations of the Médoc. Here, the soils mirror those to be found in certain plots of St Julien and St Estèphe - poor, well-drained, deep Garonne gravels - great Cabernet Sauvignon country. Deep ruby-garnet, this red offers a berried nose, with flashes of dark chocolate and mocha cream. The palate is similarly appetising, with ripe brambles, rose and violet notes allied to shades of herbs and delicate spice.[#intro]An intense black-fruited Moulis-en-Médoc, from a very well respected Château...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Dutruch Grand Poujeaux","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32042247159875,"sku":"A16DUTRUCHGP-1","price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/GrandVinBottle.jpg?v=1599323805"},{"product_id":"chateau-fourcas-dupre-cru-bourgeois","title":"Château Fourcas Dupré Cru Bourgeois 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau Fourcas Dupré is a Cru Bourgeois red wine from the Listrac-Médoc appellation of Bordeaux. The blend is made up of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and a very small amount of Petit Verdot. Malolactic fermentation is carried out in barrels and then the wine is aged in French oak barrels for 12 months to 14 months, with the oak renewed by thirds each year. Château Fourcas Dupré is deep, structured and complex. It has an intense colour with ruby ​​nuances. Its personality develops on a whole with velvety tannins. Over time, the blend and elegance of its tannins give it remarkable harmony and balance. 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About 20% new barrels are used in the vinification of the Pauillac, the precise proportion varying depending on the characteristics of the vintage. The blend for Château Latour’s Pauillac typically consists of nearly 45% Merlot. This generous, fruity wine is an excellent introduction to the family of wines produced by Château Latour. It can be enjoyed after four to five years of ageing, and will continue to improve for several more years. 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Sadly production of Le Merle Blanc decreased as the owners prioritised Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, with little care for white grape varieties. After acquiring Chateau Clarke in 1973, Baron Edmond Rothschild was keen to reinstate Le Merle Blanc and pay homage to this forgotten wine. A small part of the vineyard covering just 3ha was identified and planted with Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, Muscadelle and Sauvignon Gris. Sixty per cent of the blend was matured in oak (50% new) and the rest in stainless steel tanks for six months. What emerges is bright and breezy with wonderful aromatics. Notes of crisp grapefruit, lemon sorbet, jasmine, lemongrass, peach, quince, acacia honey, delicate wood and a pinch of sea salt all combine in this gorgeous white Bordeaux, which manages to balance its ample richness with a crunchy freshness. This is very clever winemaking that brings together all the qualities you expect in a fine dry white wine. 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Assertive, elegant and stylized, the gold-colored label unveils the elephant, the historical symbol of Cos d’Estournel, which majestically embodies the oriental inspiration that prevails at Cos and that was dear to its founder, nicknamed in his time “the Maharajah of Saint-Estèphe”. This vintage of G d’Estournel is predominately Merlot (86%) alongside Cabernet Sauvignon (13%) and Cabernet Franc (1%). It delivers vivacity and balance, at once it is fresh and rich, vigorous and discreet. Vibrant and highly spirited, with unmistakable notes of pepper, it is a long, silky wine, whose nose of blackcurrant and violet is highlighted by aromas of eucalyptus, thyme and rosemary. 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A Merlot dominated blend alongside a portion of Cabernet Sauvignon, resulting in a wine that is structured and complex with a core of rustic red fruit and layers of earthy spice. The wine opens up wonderfully in the glass with juicy, plush and vibrant black cherry fruit flavours, and tannins that are fine and well balanced. The structural impact of the wine is matched perfectly by the cassis and bilberry fruits. 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Under the meticulous stewardship of the Delon family, \u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Potensac\u003c\/strong\u003e harnessed these flawless growing conditions to produce a wine of extraordinary pedigree. Benefiting from the same rigorous standards applied at their flagship Saint-Julien estate, \u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Léoville Las Cases\u003c\/strong\u003e, this specific release represents the absolute pinnacle of what a premier Cru Bourgeois estate can achieve. In the glass, the 2010 displays a deep ruby core. The bouquet is intensely aromatic offering notes of pure black cassis, graphite, and wild blackberry, elegantly layered with secondary hints of cedar and tobacco leaf. On the palate, the blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (37%), Merlot (42%) and Cabernet Franc (21%) delivers a tightly coiled, muscular framework. The tannins are substantial yet impeccably ripe, leading to a long, mineral-driven, and exceptionally fresh finish. 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