{"product_id":"chateau-larroque-bordeaux-superieur-rouge-2016","title":"Chateau Larroque Bordeaux Superieur Rouge 2016","description":"\u003cp style=\"overflow-wrap: break-word;\"\u003eChateau Larroque Bordeaux Superieur Rouge is a blend of 51% Merlot and 49% Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003cbr\u003eNose : Red fruits, almond and hazelnut, with a faint vanilla aroma.\u003cbr\u003eMouth : The silky, velvety attack reveals a pleasant, concentrated and well structured wine. It offers a combination of fruits pastes’ flavors, licorice and toasted notes, and an elegant finish.\u003cbr\u003eThe 60-hectare vineyard was rapidly replanted and the château building, which dates from 1348, was restored. \u003cbr\u003eOur family now produces three different-colored wines there: red, white and rosé.\u003cbr\u003eFermentation : Alcoholic fermentation in thermo-regulated stainless steel vats at around 26°C \/ 78°F then a gentle vatting for 3 weeks at 30°C \/ 86°F. Running off and pressing,separation of the press and free-run juice. Malolactic fermentation in thermo-regulated stainless steel vats at around 18°C \/ 64°F\u003cbr\u003e- 2017 Decanter World Wine Awards Decanter 95 Points\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"word-wrap: break-word;\"\u003eColor : Dark garnet hue\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"word-wrap: break-word;\"\u003eMarie-Christine, the daughter of Henri Ducourt, purchased this prestigious left-bank property in 1979, which lies on the border of the Graves appellation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"word-wrap: break-word;\"\u003eGrown on loamy-clay soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"word-wrap: break-word;\"\u003eMacération : Pre-fermentation cold maceration of 24 to 48 hours\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"word-wrap: break-word;\"\u003eEnjoy this wine with charcuterie, roasted meats, BBQ, cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"word-wrap: break-word;\"\u003eReview:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"word-wrap: break-word;\"\u003e\"An attractive nose of oak overlaying seductive dark red fruits with hints of blackcurrant leads into a complex palate with silky tannins. Soft, earthy flavours of dark cherry and currant matches silky tannins to finish.\"\u003cbr style=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"word-wrap: break-word; color: rgb(70, 63, 63); font-family: Bitter, \" times new roman serif font-size:=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Larroque","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948992983087,"sku":"F0EE484003BRL","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/chateau_larroque_bordeaux_superieur_rouge_nv_hq_label_a883b4a9-8246-4aab-ab79-6d1936436a1e.jpg?v=1771486933","url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/products\/chateau-larroque-bordeaux-superieur-rouge-2016","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}