{"product_id":"chateau-charmes-godard-cotes-de-franc-nicolas-thienpont-bordeaux-2016-copy","title":"La Petite Etoile, Lalande de Pomerol, Nicolas Thienpont, Bordeaux 2020","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Charmes Godard, Nicolas Thienpont, Bordeaux\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBought by the Thienpont family in 1988, and managed by Nicolas Thienpont, quality has been on the rise at this 6-hectare estate in Francs Côtes de Bordeaux ever since. The Thienpont family originated in Flanders and have been relative latecomers to the Bordeaux scene, but have made up for lost time by buying or controlling several excellent properties besides Les Charmes Godard, including Vieux Château Certan, Le Pin, Château Pavie Macquin, Château Larcis Ducasse and Château Bellevue. This experience has been brought to bear on Les Charmes-Godard and new massale selection plantings will increase production in the future.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted for lovers of great Right Bank Bordeaux, this Lalande de Pomerol reflects the appellation's gravelly, free-draining terroir, which lends finesse and elegance to the Merlot tannins. Produced through the close collaboration of François and Guillaume Thienpont, the wine embodies their shared philosophy of creating wines of balance, depth and complexity. This is the second wine from L’Étoile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermented in stainless steel tanks, with 80% of the wine aged for 12 months in seasoned 225L French oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"video-responsive\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe bouquet opens with aromas of ripe black cherry, plum and blackberry, layered with subtle notes of violet, cedar, graphite and sweet spice. The palate is supple and refined, offering concentrated dark berry fruit, hints of cocoa and liquorice, and finely textured tannins that carry through to a long, poised finish. Rich yet graceful, it showcases the distinctive character and sophistication of Lalande de Pomerol.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrape: 100% Merlot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Terra Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57706159145333,"sku":null,"price":29.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2080\/6109\/files\/BOTTLE_7205.webp?v=1793384486","url":"https:\/\/terrawines.co.uk\/products\/chateau-charmes-godard-cotes-de-franc-nicolas-thienpont-bordeaux-2016-copy","provider":"Terra Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}