{"product_id":"chateau-laribotte-sauternes-2018-375ml","title":"Chateau Laribotte Sauternes 2023 (375ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau Laribotte is located in village of Preignac in the famous Sauternes region known for its production of sweet wines. It has been in the Lahiteau family since 1855. Jean-Pierre Lahiteau, who is the 7\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egeneration owner, is in charge of the property today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith his endless quest of perfection, he’s able to produce very crafted and balanced Sauternes every year and if he deems the quality insufficient, he’ll refuse to produce a wine that vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard is 17 hectares (42 in acres) in size split in three blocks in the village of Preignac. It is well maintained with rigourous pruning and low yields. The average age of the vines is 60 years old. The grapes go through the noble rot process where the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ebotrytis cinearea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efungus makes grape skins permeable which allows their water to evaporate and aromas and sugars to concentrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll grapes are hand harvested. After the alcoholic fermentation, the wine is aged for cement tanks for 2 years, then aged 10-12 months in French oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstate grown and bottled. Sustainable practices. 2,000 cases produced annually. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrilliant golden robe. Attractive complex nose of acacias, white flowers, lemon, and a touch of honey. Light, fruity mouth with flavors of candied fruits and dry apricots. Long on the palate with backbone, reflecting good acidic balance. Excellent ageing potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposition: 95% Semillon, 4% Sauvignon Blanc, 1% Muscadelle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Laribotte","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42975630295264,"sku":"102304","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/chateau-laribotte-sauternes.jpg?v=1663884205","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/chateau-laribotte-sauternes-2018-375ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}