{"product_id":"chateau-cantin-vieux-chateau-de-combes-merlot-cabernet-franc-cabernet-sauvignon-2010","title":"Chateau Cantin Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux 2010","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #741b47;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNectar of the Gods\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Winemaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaint-Emilion has to be the most attractive and historic wine village in the whole of Bordeaux, with its dramatic position and medieval centre. Saint-Emilion is registered as a world heritage site by UNESCO. \u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.2;\"\u003eIt has a rich history and traditions including the formal celebrations at the beginning and end of the grape harvest – Fête de Printemps (Spring Festival) in June and Ban des Vendanges (Vintage Festival) in September every year under the auspices of the Jurade de Saint-Emilion, the local wine guild.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wines here are usually dominated by the Merlot grape (60%), Cabernet Franc (30%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (10%) – hence although part of the Bordeaux appellation they are quite distinctive in character as most of Bordeaux favours the Cabernet Sauvignon grape as the predominant varietal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten mentions of wine from Saint-Emilion date back to ancient times. When the region was under Roman control, wine from the poet-consul Ausone were proudly included on Caesar’s table. In 1650, when Louis XIV passed through Libourne, he compared wines from Saint-Emilion to the “Nectar of the Gods”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau Cantin takes its name from the Latin Cantio, singing, song. Of all the key players in the Saint-Emilion Grand Cru appellation, Château Cantin is without a doubt the Tenor, the soloist on whom all eyes and applause rest. This  33 hectare estate, located on a limestone plateau, benefits from an excellent degree of sunshine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost of the buildings that surround the Château’s main courtyard date from the 17th century. They were erected by Benedictine monks to serve both as a farm and a monastery for their religious order. They also served as the summer residence for the Saint- Emilion canons. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eChateau Cantin Saint-Emilion Grand Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eSaint-Emilion blend, hand picked and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edominated by the Merlot grape , together with Cabernet Franc  and Cabernet Sauvignon. \u003c\/span\u003eThe yield is 28 hl to 48 hl per hectare on parcels that are 40 years old on average. Three selec\u003c\/span\u003etions are done during the harvest: the first when the grapes are picked, the second when the back baskets are emptied and the last when the grapes are dumped from the tipcart onto a sorting table for the final selection.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis results in a wine with an intense, clear colour tending towards ruby red with rosy hints. This wine has a fine, complex nose with fine volume on the palate.Lush and full with an herbal and woody character and notes of caramel, grape, rosemary, plum and berries with a long finish.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003eThis wine pairs well with Beef Stew, Grilled Filet Mignon, Hearty Pasta, Sirloin Steak, Spiced Sausage with grilled meats, pasta dishes and cheeses. Serve at around 16-18°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut don't just take our word for it - see Guest Juror Mindy Joyce tasting the 2010 Chateau Cantin on \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/youtu.be\/hDoueu2qoQY\" title=\"Youtube\"\u003eYoutube\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.2;\"\u003eEnjoy:)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nX","brand":"Grapes \u0026 Lager","offers":[{"title":"750ml \/ Case of 6 -  $38.65 a bottle","offer_id":687577139,"sku":"R184","price":232.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0453\/2913\/products\/chateau_des_combes_2010.png?v=1399542335","url":"https:\/\/grapes-lager-2.myshopify.com\/products\/chateau-cantin-vieux-chateau-de-combes-merlot-cabernet-franc-cabernet-sauvignon-2010","provider":"Grapes \u0026 Lager","version":"1.0","type":"link"}