{"product_id":"medoc-chateau-pey-de-pont-1996","title":"Médoc Cru Bourgeois Château Pey de Pont 1996","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau Pey de Pont is an estate with over a century of history, managing nearly 20 hectares of vineyards that yield an annual production of approximately 130,000 bottles. This 1996 vintage is classified as a Cru Bourgeois under the Appellation Médoc Contrôlée and was bottled directly at the property.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe estate is located in Médoc, situated on the left bank of the Gironde estuary north of Bordeaux. This area is globally recognized for producing classic Bordeaux red wines, typically crafted as Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated blends alongside Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. The local terroir consists of gravel, sand, and clay, which provide excellent drainage and heat retention. The 1996 harvest was eminently successful for the châteaux in Médoc, resulting in a classic and structured vintage that achieved a score of 94 points.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBordeaux itself is situated along the Atlantic coast and has been exporting wine since the Middle Ages. The region is renowned for its historic estates and the legendary 1855 classification that continues to highlight the area's leading producers. While the right bank is the domain of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, the left bank's gravel soils remain the traditional stronghold for Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Pey de Pont","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57670346342726,"sku":null,"price":120.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/3478\/1950\/files\/generated-1666_ab3dd902-687c-4e2e-b9e8-573499a15483.jpg?v=1792578376","url":"https:\/\/bottleswithhistory.com\/products\/medoc-chateau-pey-de-pont-1996","provider":"Bottles With History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}