{"product_id":"fronsac-chateau-de-la-riviere-1986","title":"Fronsac Château de La Rivière 1986","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau de La Rivière is the physically largest estate in the entire Fronsac appellation. With 65 hectares of vineyards and 100 hectares of total land, it operates on a remarkable scale in an area otherwise dominated by smaller family farms. The château itself was restored in the 19th century by the famous architect Viollet-le-Duc, who is also known for the modern reinterpretation of Notre Dame in Paris. Beneath the estate lie eight hectares of underground limestone caves, providing a unique acoustic and climatic depth. This infrastructure distinguishes La Rivière from most other Bordeaux châteaux and has made the property one of the most photographed in Fronsac. In December 2013, the estate was sold to the Chinese Bolian group, led by Lam Kok, as part of a larger wave of acquisitions in Bordeaux during the 2010s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBordeaux, situated by the Atlantic coast, is the world's most famous wine region and has been exporting wine since the Middle Ages. Located on the Right Bank of Bordeaux, west of Libourne between the Isle and Dordogne rivers, Fronsac covers seven municipalities and gained AOC status in 1937. The soils here consist of a mixture of limestone, sandstone, and clay on the rolling hills around Tertre de Fronsac. The area exclusively produces red wines, predominantly based on Merlot, which makes up nearly 80 percent of the plantings, supplemented by Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and a small amount of Malbec. Fronsac is widely recognized as a strong alternative to its neighboring appellations of Saint-Émilion and Pomerol. The 1986 vintage in this region is described as tight and classic, achieving a score of 89 points.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 1986 Appellation Fronsac Contrôlée red wine was bottled directly at the estate. It is presented in a 750 ml bottle with an alcohol content of 12.5%.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château de La Rivière","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57670074040646,"sku":null,"price":150.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/3478\/1950\/files\/generated-1658_a73fc289-1612-4495-904c-1e8aab7b6f7f.jpg?v=1792577661","url":"https:\/\/bottleswithhistory.com\/products\/fronsac-chateau-de-la-riviere-1986","provider":"Bottles With History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}