{"title":"Chateau Valentin Cotes de Blaye 2019 - Pitch perfect Claret","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic at just the right price - £15.50 per single to mix, £14.75 when 12.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe price will automatically discount at checkout.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis petit Chateaux shows exactly what you can find in Bordeaux outside the biggest names and appellations. There is such quality and pedigree behind it and the 2019 for me, is in that sweet spot for Claret, where you can start to appreciate those mellowing fruit notes, some saddle and cedar, but the wine still has its heart and a generosity to it. You certainly could cellar it for longer if you are wanting to amplify those developing, soft notes, but for me, its time is now. It is excellent; exactly how I like my Bordeaux.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chateau-valentin-cotes-de-blaye-2019","title":"Chateau Valentin Cotes de Blaye 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Excellent service as ever…and that wine was excellent!\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinner of 'Coup de Coeur' for best wine in its appellation in 2018, we think this 2019 is even better! This has the trademark refreshing character of Bordeaux of yesteryear, with that pencil graphite character, which still gives me a kick every time I nose that classic aroma. Graphite, autumnal fruits, coffee bean, soft, subtle leather, and typical lovely Bordeaux gravelly character, with tissue fine tannins, while retaining a warmth and generosity. It's got the aromas and some of the flavours of the Medoc, but with the charm of the right bank.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan face=\"arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003e#Tasting#\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan face=\"arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"\u003eWinner of 'Coup de Coeur' for best wine in its appellation - in Guides des Vin de France. Based across the river from St Julien and Margaux, in the Cotes de Blaye. Bordeaux is blessed with small producers who are below the radar. The best thing is they are great value. But there are plenty that don't make the grade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VALENTIN, CH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55986531008898,"sku":"A5510119","price":17.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2466\/1541\/files\/BC_Upload_1d14edd2-bcdd-4cd9-97aa-9649ec83f5db.png?v=1763567364"}],"url":"https:\/\/swig.co.uk\/collections\/chateau-valentin-cotes-de-blaye-2019-pitch-perfect-claret\/grape-cabernet-franc.oembed","provider":"Swig Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}