{"product_id":"castillon-cotes-de-bordeaux-chateau-la-gaspare-2009","title":"Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux Chateau La Gaspare 2009","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau La Gasparde Cuvée Prestige is a red wine produced by Jean-Pierre Janoueix in the renowned Bordeaux region of France. Bottled directly at the estate, this specific cuvée is crafted from the oldest vines of the château. The production method involves aging the wine in new oak barrels, followed by a special bottling process. This 2009 vintage is presented in a 1500 ml magnum format and was awarded a gold medal at the Concours des Féminalise in Beaune in 2011.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine originates from Côtes de Castillon, an appellation located in the eastern part of Bordeaux on the right bank of the Dordogne river, immediately east of Saint-Émilion. The area is historically significant as the site of the 1453 battle that ended the Hundred Years' War. Bordeaux itself has been exporting wine since the Middle Ages and is globally recognized for its historic estates. The 2009 vintage in this region achieved a score of 99 points, characterized as rich, ripe, and almost perfect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCôtes de Castillon experiences an Atlantic climate, though its distance from the ocean makes it slightly warmer and drier than neighboring Saint-Émilion. The vineyards benefit from well-draining soils consisting primarily of limestone and clay on the higher slopes, complemented by gravel and sand on the terraces and alluvial deposits near the river. These conditions provide an excellent environment for the cultivation of Merlot, which typically makes up the majority of the area's production, supported by Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Malbec.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jean-Pierre Janoueix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57472374538566,"sku":null,"price":105.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/3478\/1950\/files\/generated-1458_1f9eee30-5d81-4175-b5c3-bdd3231c6d50.jpg?v=1790598042","url":"https:\/\/bottleswithhistory.com\/products\/castillon-cotes-de-bordeaux-chateau-la-gaspare-2009","provider":"Bottles With History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}