{"product_id":"chateau-malaire-grande-cuvee-reserve-medoc-bordeaux-france-2016","title":"Chateau Malaire, Grande Cuvée Réserve, Médoc, Bordeaux, France, 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview of the Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eChâteau Malaire is a historic wine estate situated on the highest plateau of the Médoc in Bordeaux, France. They produce highly-rated, classic Bordeaux blends, primarily using Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes. Their flagship wines retail for around $16 to $25 per bottle and are celebrated for their rich red fruit flavors and elegant aging potential.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemaker\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMagali Guyon\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape \/ Blend\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBordeaux, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemaker's Tasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;\" class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIt’s always challenging to write about a wonderful vintage, when it follows a wonderful vintage. That said the 2016 scores higher in our minds than the 2015. The color is superb, the aromas and tannins were released without effort, and the wine is beautifully balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bud break happened in late March, following a very mild winter. Springtime was rainy, very rainy, and fortunately flowering took place during a window of dry weather in June. The very dry weather set in in July and lasted until mid-September giving the grapes a remarkable concentration with colour and tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis year the wines were aged in a higher percentage of new oak barrels than normal, and for 16 months vs 12 months, as we occasionally do on very special vintages. The 2016 vintage has the quiet nobility of great vintages, sure of their charm and their power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 Points - James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSweet cherries, ripe plums, coffee and a touch of mushrooms on the nose. Refined and well-aged, with plummy fruit and a tight-grained finish. Good length and still firm. 60% merlot and 40% cabernet sauvignon. Drink now through to 2028.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eProduct size: 750ml\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Transparent","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55403729584433,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/0441\/0666\/files\/ChateauMalaire_GrandeCuveeReserve_Medoc_Bordeaux_France_2016_2e1bfc5e-55b0-4eb7-ab4e-b430f7e12829.jpg?v=1787222581","url":"https:\/\/marchantofwine.com\/products\/chateau-malaire-grande-cuvee-reserve-medoc-bordeaux-france-2016","provider":"Merchant of Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}