{"product_id":"bordeaux-cotes-de-francs-chateau-de-francs-1996","title":"Bordeaux Côtes de Francs Château de Francs 1996","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1996 red wine from Château de Francs was produced by Hébrard - de Boüard and bottled directly at the estate. The label features artwork by G. Fieux. The 1996 vintage achieved a score of 94 points and is described as classic and structured, reflecting the characteristics of its origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine comes from Bordeaux Côtes de Francs, officially known as Francs Côtes de Bordeaux since 2009. Located in the northeastern tip of Bordeaux, between Saint-Émilion and the Dordogne border, it is one of the smallest appellations in the region. It forms the easternmost part of the regional Côtes de Bordeaux appellations, centered around the villages of Francs, Saint-Cibard, and Tayac. The area is recognized as an underrated source of Bordeaux red wines crafted in the Saint-Émilion style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDue to its distance from the Atlantic Ocean, the local climate is slightly more continental than in other Bordeaux appellations, resulting in warmer summers and colder winters. The soils consist primarily of limestone and clay with excellent drainage, creating favorable conditions for the cultivation of Merlot, which traditionally dominates the right bank of the Gironde alongside Cabernet Franc. Bordeaux itself remains the world's most famous wine region, having exported wine since the Middle Ages, and is renowned for producing elegant blended wines of great finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château de Francs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57670136693062,"sku":null,"price":105.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/3478\/1950\/files\/generated-1660_88a24385-7f9b-4ad1-a267-9bd254150106.jpg?v=1792577876","url":"https:\/\/bottleswithhistory.com\/products\/bordeaux-cotes-de-francs-chateau-de-francs-1996","provider":"Bottles With History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}