{"product_id":"chateau-monbousquet-saint-emilion-grand-cru-classe-bordeaux-france-2018","title":"Château Monbousquet Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé, Bordeaux, France 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eChâteau Monbousquet is a Saint-Émilion estate known for ripe, modern-styled wines. The property was long underrated, but since Gérard Perse bought it in 1993 the wines have improved significantly. The estate was promoted to Grand Cru Classé in 2006.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerroir:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France. 32 hectares, with two distinct soil types: gravel and sandy-clay. Located about 500 meters from the south slopes of Saint-Émilion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-harvested. Fermented in stainless-steel vats. Aged in French oak, 100% new barrels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 24 months in French oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied and generous, with ripe berry fruit and an integrated tannic structure. Smoke and spice add complexity, and the finish is velvety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScores:\u003c\/strong\u003e 95 points, James Suckling (2018). 95 points, Wine Spectator (2018). 95 points, Jeb Dunnuck (2018). 93+ points, Wine Advocate (2018).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roast lamb or braised short rib, where the structure matches the protein. Duck breast with cherries. Aged hard cheeses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Monbousquet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45984412663874,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0596\/1023\/4946\/files\/Monbousquet.png?v=1794539230","url":"https:\/\/decantnapa.com\/products\/chateau-monbousquet-saint-emilion-grand-cru-classe-bordeaux-france-2018","provider":"DECANT Napa Bottle Shop \u0026 Bar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}