{"product_id":"bordeaux-superieur-chateau-la-blanquerie-1982","title":"Bordeaux Supérieur Château La Blanquerie 1982","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau La Blanquerie is located in Mérignas, deep within the Entre-deux-mers area, approximately 45 to 55 kilometers southeast of the city of Bordeaux. Here, where the broad agricultural lands stretch between the Garonne and Dordogne rivers, the Rougier family has managed the estate for three generations. The grandfather planted the first vines in the 1930s, and the family has since expanded the property to its current 17 to 18 hectares. The estate is known for its artisanal approach, producing wines under the guidance of Marcel Rougier, and bottling directly at the château. In 1987, Jean-Louis Rougier made the rare decision to convert to organic farming, establishing La Blanquerie as one of the earlier organic producers in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSituated in the world-renowned Bordeaux region, which has been exporting wine since the Middle Ages, this wine holds the Bordeaux Supérieur appellation. Established in 1943, this regional AOC requires stricter production rules than the basic Bordeaux appellation, including lower yields, higher minimum alcohol levels, older vines, denser planting, and at least nine months of aging. The 1982 vintage is described as legendary, rich, and balanced, achieving a score of 97 points. This exceptional year highlights the region's long-standing reputation for crafting elegant blended wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe estate's red Bordeaux Supérieur is typically a blend consisting of around 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon. In the wider Bordeaux region, Merlot traditionally dominates the Right Bank, while Cabernet Sauvignon thrives on the gravel soils of the Left Bank. Following its production, this 1982 release was recognized at a national level, earning a bronze medal at the Concours Général Agricole in Paris in 1984.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château La Blanquerie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57201880760646,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/3478\/1950\/files\/generated-842_c70dec38-3cc9-417a-9a41-dd4eb868ac9e.jpg?v=1787745812","url":"https:\/\/bottleswithhistory.com\/products\/bordeaux-superieur-chateau-la-blanquerie-1982","provider":"Bottles With History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}