{"product_id":"lussac-saint-emilion-chateau-lesvignes-de-genet-1996","title":"Lussac-Saint-Émilion Château Les Vignes de Genet 1996","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau Les Vignes de Genet presents this 1996 red wine, bottled at 12% alcohol by volume under the Appellation Lussac-Saint-Émilion Contrôlée. Bordeaux, situated by the Atlantic Ocean, is a globally renowned wine region that has been exporting wine since the Middle Ages. Within this historic region, on the right bank in the Libournais district, lies Lussac-Saint-Émilion. The 1996 vintage in this area is described as classic and structured, earning a score of 94 points.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLussac-Saint-Émilion is one of the four satellite appellations located about nine kilometers northeast of Saint-Émilion. The area features an undulating landscape around the village of Lussac, characterized by a diverse mix of soil types. The ridges consist of clay and limestone, while the lower sections contain sand and gravel, along with pockets of limestone bedrock. The local oceanic climate is moderated by the waters of the Dordogne river, providing mild temperatures and a steady level of humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWines from Lussac-Saint-Émilion are exclusively red. The production is heavily dominated by Merlot, which typically makes up 70 to 90 percent of the plantings and thrives in the cool clay-limestone soils. This is traditionally supplemented by Cabernet Franc and smaller amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon, reflecting the classic right-bank composition of the region. The appellation is recognized as a reliable source of well-crafted, Merlot-based Bordeaux wines produced in the traditional Saint-Émilion style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Les Vignes de Genet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57684239679814,"sku":null,"price":135.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/3478\/1950\/files\/generated-1755_03198a4b-0eb4-4f0a-9152-741294d6960d.jpg?v=1792749954","url":"https:\/\/bottleswithhistory.com\/products\/lussac-saint-emilion-chateau-lesvignes-de-genet-1996","provider":"Bottles With History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}