{"product_id":"saint-emilion-chateau-franc-jauge-blanc-1996","title":"Saint Émilion Château Franc Jaugue Blanc 1996","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau Franc Jaugue Blanc is a red wine from the 1996 vintage, produced in France. The estate is one of several smaller properties affiliated with the cooperative Union de Producteurs Saint-Emilion. Owned by Michel Borde, the château cultivates 10 hectares of vineyards situated directly within the municipality of Saint-Emilion, where the vines are planted on sandy soils. The wine is bottled at the property.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe estate is located in Saint-Emilion, one of the most famous wine areas on the right bank of the Gironde in the Bordeaux region. Bordeaux, situated by the Atlantic coast, has been exporting wine since the Middle Ages and is globally recognized for its historic classifications. Saint-Emilion is renowned for its medieval town and its own distinct classification system. The soils in the wider area vary greatly, ranging from limestone plateaus and clay to sand and gravel. The 1996 vintage in this area achieved a score of 94 points and is described as classic and structured.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Appellation Saint-Émilion Contrôlée wine is dominated by Merlot, which is the primary grape variety on the right bank of Bordeaux. Merlot is a classic dark grape that is widely cultivated in prominent wine regions around the world, including Bordeaux, California, Washington, and Northern Italy. In Saint-Emilion, it is often supplemented by Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon to create the traditional blends of the area.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Franc Jaugue Blanc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57660393095494,"sku":null,"price":150.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/3478\/1950\/files\/generated-1626_cc95942c-1c58-4f9c-935c-01662f1bc4cf.jpg?v=1792490637","url":"https:\/\/bottleswithhistory.com\/products\/saint-emilion-chateau-franc-jauge-blanc-1996","provider":"Bottles With History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}