{"product_id":"2015-chateau-menate-sauternes","title":"2015 Château Menate Sauternes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2015 Château Ménâté Sauternes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau Ménâté is a Sauternes producer crafting classic Bordeaux sweet wines from Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc. Like all great Sauternes, the wine is made from grapes affected by noble rot (\u003cem\u003eBotrytis cinerea\u003c\/em\u003e), which concentrates sugars, glycerol and aromatics in the fruit. 2015 is widely regarded as one of the finest Sauternes vintages in recent memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape varieties:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sémillon-led blend with Sauvignon Blanc, often with a small proportion of Muscadelle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerroir:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Sauternes appellation south-east of Bordeaux, where the cool Ciron tributary meets the warmer Garonne, creating the autumn mists that promote noble rot. Gravelly and clay-limestone soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-harvested in successive passes (\u003cem\u003etries\u003c\/em\u003e) through the vineyard to select only the noble-rotted grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification \u0026amp; ageing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow fermentation in barrel, then aged in French oak for added complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOLOUR:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright golden yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, expressive nose of acacia honey, candied citrus, apricot and subtle minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powerful yet beautifully balanced, with sweet honeyed fruit lifted by fresh acidity and a long, lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOOD PAIRING:\u003c\/strong\u003e A classic match for foie gras, blue cheeses such as Roquefort, fruit-based desserts and crème brûlée. Serve at 8-10°C.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Menate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56474810220870,"sku":"WM-101","price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/5036\/7046\/files\/autofit-2015-chateau-menate-sauternes.png?v=1781815621","url":"https:\/\/winemine.bg\/en\/products\/2015-chateau-menate-sauternes","provider":"WineMine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}