{"title":"THE MÉDOC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/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 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eMédoc\u003c\/b\u003e is arguably the most famous red wine district in the world, serving as home to many of the greatest and most renowned châteaux in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"140\"\u003eBordeaux\u003c\/b\u003e. This historic wine region stretches north-west from the city of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"214\"\u003eBordeaux\u003c\/b\u003e, bordered tightly by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and the expansive \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"293\"\u003eGironde estuary\u003c\/b\u003e to the east.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eThe unique gravel soils here provide exceptional drainage, forcing the vines to dig deep for water and creating the ideal conditions for ripening Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eGeographically, the district is split into distinct quality tiers based on elevation and soil composition. The low-lying vineyards furthest to the north are classified simply as \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"178\"\u003eMédoc AOC\u003c\/b\u003e, producing approachable, classic everyday claret.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eAs you move further south toward the higher gravel banks closer to the city, the vineyards elevate into the prestigious \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"120\"\u003eHaut-Médoc appellation\u003c\/b\u003e. Within this premium zone sit the highly focused village appellations of Moulis and Listrac, alongside the world-famous communal giants: \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"280\"\u003eSaint-Estèphe\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"295\"\u003ePauillac\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"305\"\u003eSaint-Julien\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"323\"\u003eMargaux\u003c\/b\u003e. As a timeless rule of thumb across the Left Bank, the most exceptional, long-lived red wines are almost always crafted at the historic properties that enjoy a direct view of the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"510\"\u003eGironde river\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"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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A wine with great capacity to age and should handsomely go well into the 2030s![#intro]A balanced, finely scented \u0026amp; elegant red from one of the Médoc's leading Cru Bourgeois estate...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château La Tour de By","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39574893559875,"sku":"A16LATOURDEBY-1","price":26.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/GranVinBottle.jpg?v=1633270279"},{"product_id":"le-merle-blanc-de-chateau-clarke","title":"Le Merle Blanc de Château Clarke 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere are very few Médoc estates that produce a white wine, which is why Le Merle Blanc de Château Clarke is as wonderful as it is rare, with just a few hundred cases produced annually. Le Merle Blanc de Château Clarke was first produced as early as 1890 and at the time, was one the most important products of Chateau Clarke. 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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At the winery, fermentation took place in both stainless steel and wooden vats, which brought out the best in each parcel of fruit, imparting subtle oak complexity. Exceptionally low fermentation temperatures resulted in good extraction while preserving the vibrant fruit and natural sweetness from the ripe berries. The wine was aged for 14 to 16 months in oak casks, of which 30% was new French oak. Aromas of ripe blackberries are complemented by a hint of spice from the Petit Verdot. The ripe, firm tannins are balanced by freshness on the palate, through to a long, elegant finish. 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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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