{"product_id":"2020-chateau-franc-maillet-pomerol-bordeaux-france","title":"2020 Château Franc-Maillet, Pomerol, Bordeaux, France","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #6794b4; font-weight: 700;\"\u003eABOUT THE WINE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2020 Château Franc-Maillet is a Merlot-dominant Pomerol from the Right Bank of Bordeaux, with Cabernet Franc contributing finesse and structure. The estate’s vineyards are rooted in the gravelly and silica-rich soils of the Pomerol plateau, which help shape the wine’s supple texture and savory depth. The 2020 vintage is bottled at 13.5% alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich and expressive, it offers ripe wild strawberry, dark cherry and blackberry, with hints of mint, violet, forest floor and sweet spice. The palate is rounded and medium- to full-bodied, supported by polished tannins and fresh acidity, with a lingering licorice note on the finish. Pair with roast duck, beef Wellington, grilled lamb or mushroom risotto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #6794b4; font-weight: 700;\"\u003eABOUT THE PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau Franc-Maillet is part of Vignobles G. Arpin, a family-run Bordeaux estate with roots dating to 1919. The vineyards are planted primarily to Merlot, with Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon used to bring additional finesse and structure. The wines are fermented in temperature-controlled vats and aged in French oak to develop complexity while preserving the character of their Pomerol origins.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PERRINE's WINE SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54466537586977,"sku":"210000022940","price":75.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/6785\/3601\/files\/chateau-franc-maillet-pomerol-bottle.jpg?v=1794265380","url":"https:\/\/perrineswine.com\/products\/2020-chateau-franc-maillet-pomerol-bordeaux-france","provider":"PERRINE's WINE SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}