{"product_id":"saint-emilion-chateau-palais-cardinal-la-fuie-1998","title":"Château Palais-Cardinal-La-Fuie Saint Émilion Les Vignobles Fretier 1998","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau Palais-Cardinal-La-Fuie is a red wine produced by S.C.E.A. Les Vignobles Fretier. The estate is located in the southwestern part of Saint-Émilion, while also owning various parcels across the wider appellation. This distribution of vineyards allows the producer to craft a wine that reflects the broader characteristics of the district. The wine is bottled directly at the château and holds the Appellation Saint-Émilion Contrôlée classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSaint-Émilion is situated on the right bank of Bordeaux, east of the city itself. It is one of the most famous wine areas in the world-renowned Bordeaux region, which has been exporting wine since the Middle Ages. The local terroir features a diverse soil composition ranging from limestone plateaus and clay to sand and gravel. The 1998 vintage in this area is described as rich and ripe, achieving a score of 90 points. Saint-Émilion is also celebrated for its historic medieval town and its distinct classification system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine is made from Merlot, a classic blue grape variety that dominates the right bank of Bordeaux. While Merlot is widely cultivated in regions such as California, Washington, and Northern Italy, it finds its traditional home in the soils of Saint-Émilion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"S.C.E.A. Les Vignobles Fretier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57472367919430,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/3478\/1950\/files\/generated-1457_033ebfb7-c143-46fc-bf4a-d8be58119dbb.jpg?v=1790597914","url":"https:\/\/bottleswithhistory.com\/products\/saint-emilion-chateau-palais-cardinal-la-fuie-1998","provider":"Bottles With History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}