{"product_id":"chateau-aux-graves-de-la-laurence-reserve-traditionnelle-2019","title":"Château Aux Graves de la Laurence - Réserve Traditionnelle (2019)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape variety:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduction:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 12,000 bottles\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e AOC Bordeaux Supérieur, Saint-Loubès, France\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Small family vineyard (2.24 hectares) on a gravelly hilltop with a clayey subsoil, located between Bordeaux and Libourne. The vineyards are traditionally farmed, with manual harvesting, defoliation, and thinning, similar to the practices of Grands Crus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoils:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Gravel on clay – mineral, well-drained and heat-retaining, ideal for Merlot and Cabernet Franc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrientation:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Not specified\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eClimate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Temperate Atlantic climate with sufficient sunshine and rainfall, which led to a balanced ripening of the grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVinification:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Traditional maceration in stainless steel tanks with temperature-controlled fermentation. Subsequent aging in French oak barrels to enhance complexity and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 12 months in French oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eAlcohol content:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e13% vol.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Bright garnet red with purple highlights. Expressive aromas of red fruits on the nose, accompanied by notes of old oak and floral overtones. Full-bodied and rich on the palate, with well-integrated tannins, spicy development, and a harmonious, traditional character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood recommendation:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Ideal with beef, game dishes or mature cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e This cuvée was awarded the Gold Medal at the \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2023 Concours National des Vignerons Indépendants\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and received a \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1-star rating\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in the \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2023 Hachette des Vins Guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for its balance and aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Aux Graves de la Laurence","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52593331863884,"sku":"CAGDL-RES-R-750-2019","price":23.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0852\/1803\/3996\/files\/chateau-aux-graves-de-la-laurence-reserve-traditionnelle-2019-v8.jpg?v=1790369956","url":"https:\/\/uncorkme-now.com\/en\/products\/chateau-aux-graves-de-la-laurence-reserve-traditionnelle-2019","provider":"uncorkme-now!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}