{"title":"Wines of Bordeaux","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"313\"\u003eBordeaux produces everything from structured Cabernet blends and elegant Merlot-based reds to mineral whites and age-worthy sweet wines. The range here focuses on balanced, expressive Bordeaux from both classic château estates and more modern independent producers.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chateau-grand-pey-lescours-saint-emilion-grand-cru-2016","title":"Chateau Grand Pey Lescours Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003eIndulge in the elegance of Chateau Grand-Pey-Lescours St-Emilion Grand Cru, a meticulously crafted blend dominated by Merlot with a touch of Cabernet Franc to enhance its complexity and structure. This refined wine offers a symphony of mature bramble and cherry fruit, enveloping the palate with its soft, smooth texture and remarkable depth, culminating in a satisfyingly long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the stewardship of Monsieur Bouldy, renowned for his work at Château Bellegrave in Pomerol, Château Grand-Pey-Lescours has flourished since the late 1980s. Nestled just outside the boundaries of St. Emilion, this 25-hectare Grand Cru estate sits on clay-limestone soils, providing an ideal terroir for its predominantly Merlot and Cabernet Franc vines, cultivated organically to ensure purity and expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many Bordeaux producers, Monsieur Bouldy opts for patience over haste, offering minimal wine en primeur and waiting until he deems the wines ready to be enjoyed. This dedication to quality shines through in every bottle of Grand-Pey-Lescours, making it a benchmark for both excellence and value in the Saint-Emilion region, and indeed, Bordeaux as a whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2016 Grape: Merlot, Cabernet Franc Region: St Emilion, Bordeaux ABV: 13.5% Certified Organic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Pey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966523502830,"sku":"17001","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/8953\/3422\/files\/Chateau_Grand_Pey_Lescours_Saint_Emilion_Grand_Cru_2016.jpg?v=1765879076"},{"product_id":"le-puy-vdf-emilien-2019","title":"Château Le Puy VDF “Émilien” 2019","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"861\"\u003eChâteau Le Puy “Émilien” 2019 is one of Bordeaux’s most iconic natural wines, produced at the historic Château Le Puy estate in the Côtes de Bordeaux region. Farmed biodynamically for generations and made with minimal intervention, Le Puy has developed cult status among wine enthusiasts for producing elegant, age-worthy Bordeaux that prioritises purity, freshness and terroir expression over extraction or heavy oak influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"1339\"\u003eNamed after an ancestor of the Amoreau family, Émilien is the estate’s flagship cuvée and is typically composed predominantly of Merlot alongside Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Carmenère depending on vintage conditions. The 2019 vintage benefited from warm growing conditions balanced by freshness, producing a wine with both concentration and remarkable energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1731\"\u003eFermented using indigenous yeasts and aged in old oak barrels without aggressive extraction, the wine retains exceptional finesse and transparency. On the nose, expect aromas of black cherry, plum, violets, graphite, forest floor and subtle spice. The palate is fresh and layered with dark berry fruit, earthy minerality, soft tannins and vibrant acidity leading into a long savoury finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1959\"\u003eUnlike many modern Bordeaux wines, Le Puy Émilien focuses on balance, elegance and drinkability rather than heavy oak or excessive power. The result is a deeply expressive wine that evolves beautifully with air and bottle age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"2126\"\u003eBest served lightly below room temperature and ideally decanted before drinking. It pairs beautifully with roast lamb, duck, mushrooms, charcuterie and aged cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2128\" data-end=\"2290\"\u003eWidely regarded as one of the benchmark natural Bordeaux wines, Château Le Puy Émilien 2019 is a remarkable expression of traditional low-intervention winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2292\" data-end=\"2339\"\u003eAvailable now at The Beerhive with UK delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Le Puy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55900799172989,"sku":"18723","price":56.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/8953\/3422\/files\/Le_Puy_Emilien_2019.jpg?v=1748197761"},{"product_id":"chateau-maison-neuve-cuvee-prestige","title":"Chateau Maison Neuve Cuvée Prestige","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"497\"\u003eChâteau Maison Neuve Cuvée Prestige is a red wine from Blaye-Côtes-de-Bordeaux, made by Maison Neuve, a 45-hectare estate on the Gironde Estuary close to the clay-rich soils of Blaye. The Prestige line is their barrique-aged version, using oak to add complexity and structure, notably made with Cabernet Sauvignon to build depth while keeping the wine approachable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"900\"\u003eYou’ll find ripe dark berry notes, think plum, blackberry, lifted by spice and earth, with a plush, velvety texture and oak-inflected finish that adds cedar, a touch of toast or tobacco. It pairs beautifully with roasted meats, hearty stews or char-grilled dishes, and shows well now but will reward some cellaring\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Maison Neuve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57118892589437,"sku":"19047","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/8953\/3422\/files\/Chateau_Maison_Neuve_Cuv_e_Prestige.jpg?v=1760097570"},{"product_id":"domaine-rousset-peyraguey-sauternes-de-labore-solis-2012","title":"Domaine Rousset-Peyraguey Sauternes - De Labore Solis 2012","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"407\"\u003eDomaine Rousset-Peyraguey “De Labore Solis” 2012 is a naturally-made, botrytised sweet wine from biodynamically-farmed vineyards in Bommes (Haut-Barsac), Bordeaux, crafted by Alain Dejean on an organic limestone-rich site where Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle are hand-harvested in successive tries to capture perfectly ripe, botrytis-affected fruit. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"965\"\u003eThe 2012 vintage is fermented spontaneously with minimal sulphur and extended lees contact, then aged for four to six years in old oak and acacia barrels, resulting in a luscious yet finely balanced dessert wine. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e On the nose and palate it marries bright, honeyed citrus zest and saffron notes with richer layers of orange-blossom honey and dried stone fruits, all underpinned by energetic acidity and crystalline tension that keeps the sweetness fresh rather than heavy. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003eBecause De Labore Solis is bottled as a Vin de France (rather than AOC Sauternes) due to the producer’s refusal to use certain additives or technological manipulations, it expresses both classic botrytised richness and a distinct, terroir-driven purity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Rousset-Peyraguey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57590420767101,"sku":"19247","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/8953\/3422\/files\/Domaine_Rousset-Peyraguey_Natural_Sauternes_-_De_Labore_Solis_2012.jpg?v=1768216466"},{"product_id":"chateau-dauphine-rondillon-loupiac-cuvee-dor-2015","title":"Château Dauphiné-Rondillon - 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