{"product_id":"medoc-chateau-haut-de-plaignac-1996","title":"Château Haut de Plaignac Médoc Cru Bourgeois 1996","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau Haut de Plaignac is a Cru Bourgeois red wine from the 1996 vintage, originating from the renowned Bordeaux region in France. Specifically, it comes from the Médoc area, situated on the left bank of the Gironde estuary. This area is characterized by its soils of gravel, sand, and clay, which provide essential drainage and heat retention for the vines. The Médoc is traditionally known for its Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated blends, often complemented by Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. The 1996 vintage in this region achieved a score of 94 points and is described as classic and structured. Bordeaux itself has a rich history of exporting wine since the Middle Ages, and the left bank is recognized for producing elegant blended wines of great finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine was produced by Domaines Cordier S.A. and bottled directly at the estate. Cordier is a historic Bordeaux wine merchant name deeply rooted in the négociant tradition, having formed the backbone of the local wine trade for centuries. Historically, the Cordier family held ownership of several classified estates, including Château Talbot and Château Gruaud Larose in Saint-Julien. While modern bottles bearing the Cordier name represent a more commercial négociant track rather than a single family-owned château, they carry the historical weight of the family's significant past in the Bordeaux wine industry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cordier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57670404211014,"sku":null,"price":135.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/3478\/1950\/files\/generated-1669_1ecba231-97fc-46b5-9de3-3bdbfad29ad2.jpg?v=1792578621","url":"https:\/\/bottleswithhistory.com\/products\/medoc-chateau-haut-de-plaignac-1996","provider":"Bottles With History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}