{"product_id":"chateau-de-pitray-les-prairies","title":"Château de Pitray Les Prairies 2022","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eChâteau de Pitray\u003c\/b\u003e Les Prairies is a wonderfully approachable \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"65\"\u003eBordeaux red wine\u003c\/b\u003e that beautifully captures the historic, sustainably farmed terroir of the estate. Grown on a superb clay-limestone plateau just east of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"219\"\u003eSaint-Émilion\u003c\/b\u003e, the vines thrive without the use of herbicides, surrounded by protected oak forests and meadows. These deep soils act like a sponge, retaining water so the vines never suffer from stress, ensuring the grapes ripen perfectly and maintain a brilliant natural balance even in warmer years. Crafted under the expert guidance of consultant winemaker Nina Mitjavile, this specific release is a careful blend heavily led by Merlot, supported by Cabernet Franc and a small touch of Malbec. To keep the profile incredibly fresh and fruit-forward, the majority of the wine rests in stainless steel tanks for a year. The remaining third is aged gently in one-year-old oak barrels, a clever technique that adds a beautifully round, creamy texture to the palate without masking the natural flavours of the grapes. In the glass, this \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"\u003eCastillon\u003c\/b\u003e red is brilliantly supple and inviting. It delivers generous layers of ripe dark plums and cherries, followed by a fascinating hint of savoury black tea and beautifully soft, elegant tannins. It is a fantastic bottle to enjoy alongside a Sunday roast, grilled meats, or mushroom dishes. As a lovely final touch, the bold, simple label adorning the bottle is a direct reproduction of an original 1870 design that the family uncovered hidden deep within their ancient cellars. [#intro]\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA beautifully supple, fruit-forward red brimming with dark plums, subtle black tea \u0026amp; elegant tannins...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château de Pitray","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58440552677757,"sku":"A22PITRAYLESPRAIRIES","price":22.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/LesPrairiesBottle.jpg?v=1785052545","url":"https:\/\/hic.wine\/products\/chateau-de-pitray-les-prairies","provider":"Hic!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}