{"product_id":"chateau-la-reverence-saint-emilion-grand-cru-2016-bordeaux-france-js-91-we-91","title":"Chateau La Reverence Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2016 (Bordeaux, France) - [JS 91] [WE 91]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChateau la Reverence (which means “curtsey”) is a microestate located by Chateau Chauvin and Chateau Grand Corbin near the medieval village of Saint-Emilion. The chateau was originally called Chateau Clos Jean Voisin, but was changed to La Reverence when winemaker Mr. Emeric Petit acquired the estate in 2003.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMr. Petit is a young, dynamic up-and-coming winemaker specialized in producing outstanding garage\/boutique wines at value prices on Bordeaux’s right bank. He learned how to make wine under the guidance of famous oenologists Mr. Jean-Claude Berrouet (Petrus) and Ms. Catherine Cohen. Today, he is a rising star and his wines receive top scores from both Parker and Wine Spectator. Mr. Petit also owns Chateau Tournefeuille in Lalande de Pomerol and Chateau L’Ecuyer in Pomerol.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViticulture:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e -3 hectares in grouped plots.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Franc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-70% of the vines are 40 years old. 7% are 30 years old. 23% are 20 years old.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Density of 5500 vines\/hectare.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Terroir of sandy topsoil and a deep, concentrated clay subsoil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Grass allowed to grow between every other row in order to for vine roots deeper into the terroir, reduce yields, and provide habitat for healthy microbiology in the soil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Manual harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e91 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eI like the mint and bitter-chocolate character of this bold and supple St.-Emilion that’s not hard to enjoy or understand. A blend of 50 per cent merlot and 50 per cent cabernet franc. Drink or hold.\"\u003c\/span\u003e (Jan 2019)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points - Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eThis is a fascinating wine because of the high proportion of Cabernet Franc in the blend. That confers a richly perfumed character while the bold Merlot ripeness brings black-fruit flavors to the firm, young tannins. Drink this wine from 2023.\" - Roger Voss\u003c\/span\u003e (June 2019)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artisan Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53231304507757,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/ch_la_reverence_mv_750.webp?v=1776384395","url":"https:\/\/artisan.wine\/products\/chateau-la-reverence-saint-emilion-grand-cru-2016-bordeaux-france-js-91-we-91","provider":"Artisan W\u0026S","version":"1.0","type":"link"}