{"product_id":"chateau-de-pitray-les-prairies-castillon-cotes-de-bordeaux-2022","title":"Château de Pitray Les Prairies Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eChateau de Pitray Les Prairies Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Bordeaux, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottle size: 75cl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrape: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABV: 15%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLes Prairies” opens with a vibrant bouquet of ripe blackcurrant and subtle black tea aromas. On the palate, it shines with lively fruit character, while a gentle, silky texture is framed by graceful tannins, leading to a polished, lingering finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocated eight kilometres east of St. Emilion, the 36 hectares of vines at Pitray share the same limestone and clay plateau. The vineyards have an average age of 32 years old and are farmed sustainably with a focus on promoting soil health and increasing biodiversity. No herbicides are used. The vineyards are divided into plots of different varieties, soil types and microclimates. 'Les Prairies' is a blend of 75% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Franc and 2% Malbec and a true reflection of the estate's plantings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe parcels are harvested and vinified separately in thermo-regulated concrete tanks before blending. 'Les Prairies' is a more fruit-forward and supple style. Most of the blend is therefore aged in stainless steel for 12 months, with the remaining 33% aged in one year-old barrels to lend additional roundness to the palate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChâteau de Pitray has belonged to the Simard de Pitray family for over 600 years, making it the oldest family-owned property in Bordeaux. Although classified as Côtes de Castillon, the Château is located just eight kilometres east of Saint-Emilion and shares the same clay-limestone plateau. Jean is the 25th generation of the family to run this historic estate, which boasts 130 hectares of vineyards, forests and meadows. His mission has been to produce accessible, sustainably grown wines that are worthy of his ancestry and historic surroundings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"London End Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523494719865,"sku":"201131122","price":18.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0506\/5405\/2509\/files\/ChateaudePitrayLesPrairiesCastillonCotesdeBordeaux.png?v=1789051622","url":"https:\/\/www.londonendwines.com\/products\/chateau-de-pitray-les-prairies-castillon-cotes-de-bordeaux-2022","provider":"London End Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}