{"product_id":"saint-emilion-grand-cru-cotes-rocheuses-1987","title":"Rocky Slopes Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 1987","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Côtes Rocheuses 1987 is a French red wine produced by the Union de Producteurs à Saint-Emilion. Bottled directly at the property, the label proudly bears the coat of arms of the U. de P. winemakers, a symbol of their dedication and respect for traditional winemaking practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine originates from Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, an independent appellation on the Right Bank of Bordeaux. While it geographically covers the same 5,400 hectares and eight communes as the standard Saint-Émilion appellation around the UNESCO-listed medieval town, it is governed by stricter production rules. These regulations mandate lower yields of 40 hectoliters per hectare, a higher minimum alcohol level, and a longer maturation period of at least 20 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBordeaux's Right Bank is the traditional domain of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The wines from Saint-Émilion Grand Cru are primarily crafted from Merlot, supported by Cabernet Franc and a smaller share of Cabernet Sauvignon, grown on a diverse terroir of limestone plateaus, limestone-clay slopes, gravel, and sand. The 1987 vintage is characterized as light and ready to drink, reflecting the specific conditions of the year in this historic Atlantic coastal region, which has been a prominent center for wine export since the Middle Ages.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Union de Producteurs à Saint-Emilion","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57670769705286,"sku":null,"price":105.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/3478\/1950\/files\/generated-1692_e7c7c147-2c1d-48b6-a232-ed7099cbf63e.jpg?v=1792585221","url":"https:\/\/bottleswithhistory.com\/products\/saint-emilion-grand-cru-cotes-rocheuses-1987","provider":"Bottles With History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}