{"product_id":"bordeaux-cotes-de-francs-chateau-haut-pelan-1989","title":"Bordeaux Côtes de Francs Château Haut-Pelan 1989","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau Haut-Pelan presents this 1989 red wine from the Bordeaux Côtes de Francs appellation in France. Officially known as Francs Côtes de Bordeaux since 2009, this small AOC is located in the northeastern tip of Bordeaux, situated between Saint-Émilion and the border of the Dordogne department. It stands as one of the smallest appellations in the region, forming the easternmost part of the regional Côtes de Bordeaux area around the villages of Francs, Saint-Cibard, and Tayac.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBordeaux, situated by the Atlantic Ocean, is globally recognized for its historic wine production and elegant blends. However, the Bordeaux Côtes de Francs experiences a slightly more continental climate due to its distance from the ocean, resulting in warmer summers and colder winters. The 1989 vintage from this area achieved a score of 96 points and is characterized as full-bodied and concentrated. The local soils consist primarily of limestone and clay with excellent drainage, creating favorable conditions for Merlot-based wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRed wines constitute the majority of the production in this appellation. They are predominantly crafted from Merlot, often supplemented by Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Malbec. The area is widely recognized as an underrated source of structured Bordeaux red wines crafted in the traditional Saint-Émilion style. This specific release is classified as an Appellation Bordeaux Côtes de Francs Contrôlée and contains 12.5% alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Haut-Pelan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57797904073030,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/3478\/1950\/files\/generated-1899_09479725-ae9d-4701-981e-e044476c5bbf.jpg?v=1793972257","url":"https:\/\/bottleswithhistory.com\/products\/bordeaux-cotes-de-francs-chateau-haut-pelan-1989","provider":"Bottles With History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}