{"product_id":"la-grace-pauillac-grand-vin-de-bordeaux-red-wine-france-2023","title":"La Grace Pauillac Grand Vin de Bordeaux Red Wine, France 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis fine Pauillac comes from one of the most famous châteaux in Bordeaux (if not the world). We signed an NDA with them, so can’t disclose their name, but this release comes from the lauded 2023 vintage and would cost far more under their own label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item-title\"\u003eWine Flavor Profile\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item-sub-title\"\u003eThis is a full-bodied red wine with aromas dark berries, violets, graphite and a touch of cedar. On the palate, there are refined tannins and flavors of cassis, black cherry, subtle spice and beautifully integrated oak that adds a gentle toastiness. It has excellent aging potential and, as the name\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item-title\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item-title\"\u003eWine Food Pairings\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item-sub-title\"\u003eBeef, aged cheese, game, lamb, burgers, meaty pasta.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item-sub-title\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item-sub-title\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you know your Bordeaux, the names of the five First Growth estates (arguably the most famous names in wine) are likely etched in your mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll also know that\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb role=\"emphasis\"\u003ethree of the five First Growths are located in Pauillac,\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea small village of on the Left Bank of the Gironde. This is hallowed ground for Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile these châteaux technically sit at the top Bordeaux’s pyramid, the classification was published in 1855. Today, there are handful of Grand Cru Classé châteaux that critics and afficionados believe produce wines of equal (sometimes greater) quality. These cult reds are the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb role=\"emphasis\"\u003e“Super Seconds.”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn some cases, these Super Seconds are just as collectible as the First Growths. And that’s certainly the case with the château from which this exquisite red was sourced. While\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb role=\"emphasis\"\u003ewe’re sworn to secrecy on the estate’s name\u003c\/b\u003e—we’re legally bound under a non-disclosure agreement to never reveal it—there are a few things we can say\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e• The estate’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci role=\"emphasis\"\u003eGrand Vin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e routinely gets scores in the high 90s from top critics, and costs well over $100 a bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• The château was a pioneer of biodynamic farming in the region and use horses to plow the vineyards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• It lies across the road from one of Pauillac’s First Growths.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile this red is not the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci role=\"emphasis\"\u003eGrand Vin,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eit comes from the same vineyards and the same renowned cellar team. It also hails from 2023, which critic James Suckling calls\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb role=\"emphasis\"\u003e“a vintage to love.”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci role=\"emphasis\"\u003eHere are our Bordeaux expert Jean-Marc’s tasting notes: “The nose opens with dark berries, violets, graphite and a touch of cedar. On the palate, there are refined tannins and a crystalline purity of fruit—cassis, black cherry and subtle spice. The biodynamic influence lends freshness and balance, with a vibrant acidity that enhances its precision. Oak is beautifully integrated, adding a gentle toastiness. There’s impressive energy and length, suggesting excellent aging potential. A wine of grace and quiet confidence.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item-sub-title\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Lionstone International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51264254017845,"sku":"4567823","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0841\/7650\/3093\/files\/LaGraceShopify.jpg?v=1781446747","url":"https:\/\/www.lionstone.com\/products\/la-grace-pauillac-grand-vin-de-bordeaux-red-wine-france-2023","provider":"Lionstone International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}