{"product_id":"chateau-haut-simard-saint-emilion-grand-cru-2012","title":"Château Haut-Simard Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2012","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eChâteau Haut-Simard Saint-Émilion Grand Cru\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers classic Right Bank sophistication from an estate overseen by the Vauthier family of Château Ausone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Situated on the clay-limestone and sand-gravel soils of Saint-Émilion,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this wine marries rich Merlot fruit with the signature structure and aromatic lift of Cabernet Franc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eVinification Process\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHarvest \u0026amp; Selection:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand-harvested with strict sorting in both the vineyard and cellar to isolate only optimal fruit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vinified traditionally in temperature-controlled concrete and stainless-steel vats to extract deep color,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e soft tannins,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and pure varietal character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aged for approximately 12 to 16 months in French oak barrels (partially new),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e allowing the wine to gain complexity and refined structure while preserving its vibrant red and dark fruit core.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lifted aromatics of dark cherry,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e crushed blackberry,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and ripe plum blended with subtle violet florals,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e graphite minerality,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and warm oak spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium- to full-bodied with a supple,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e layered mouthfeel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Juiciness from dark berry fruit is balanced by fresh acidity and structured,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fine-grained tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e elegant,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and persistent,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e closing on earthy crushed-stone minerality,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e soft cedar,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and lingering spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Givino","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64323716514122,"sku":"68498481989","price":33.65,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/4747\/8602\/files\/chateauhautsimard.png?v=1794329123","url":"https:\/\/givino.co.uk\/products\/chateau-haut-simard-saint-emilion-grand-cru-2012","provider":"Givino","version":"1.0","type":"link"}