{"product_id":"chateau-hostens-picant-rouge-2017","title":"Hostens~Spicy Red","description":"\u003ch1\u003eChâteau Hostens~Picant\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRed 2017 | 2014\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn excellent red wine from Bordeaux. Because the vineyards are located in the eastern part of Bordeaux, there is more of a 'continental climate'. The vineyards are nestled among the forests on the edge of the wine region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlass \u003c\/strong\u003eBordeaux glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrapes\u003c\/strong\u003e Merlot (70%) \u0026amp; Cabernet Franc (30%)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Blood orange, peonies, red fruit, tannins, black fruit, and blossom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServe\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 - 17 degrees Celsius. Aerating the wine with a decanter will enhance it even further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation \u003c\/strong\u003eSainte Foy Côtes de Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u003c\/strong\u003eGrilled beef such as côte de boeuf, lamb, confit de canard, aged cheeses, or Livarot cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker\u003c\/strong\u003e Valentine \u0026amp; Charlotte Picant with the help of Derenoncourt Consultants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackground \u003c\/strong\u003eYves (Valentine and Charlotte's father) bought the house and land in 1986 as a country retreat. He saw potential in the region and the soil, wanting to showcase the new face of Bordeaux. Modern, dynamic, and accessible became the key principles. Gastronomic wines with an eye for sustainability led them to their success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e Clay combined with slate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude \u003c\/strong\u003e50 to 150 meters above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e Valentine and Claire's organic vineyards are located in the easternmost part of Bordeaux. The vineyards are sheltered among the forests, where wildlife and nature can thrive undisturbed. The soil consists of clay combined with slate. The vineyards are situated in a 'valley', from 50 to 150 meters above sea level. The vines for this wine are 20 - 25 years old, planted from the year 2000 onwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification\u003c\/strong\u003e The grapes come from 20-year-old vines. Vinification takes place in stainless steel tanks. After this, the wine matures in 225-liter barrels, both new and used. The combination of Cabernet Franc and Merlot is not common in Bordeaux (without Cabernet Sauvignon), but it is perfect for the terroir of the estate. The wine can easily continue to age for 10 to 15 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiltering\u003c\/strong\u003e Plate filter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/6665\/5581\/files\/Halfes_Chateau_Hostens_Picant_Rouge_2017.pdf?v=1767563162\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDownload PDF\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Hostens~Picant","offers":[{"title":"750ml (2017)","offer_id":62750219207005,"sku":"17330223","price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1500ml (2014)","offer_id":62750219239773,"sku":"14330224","price":69.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"375ml (2016)","offer_id":64091631288669,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/6665\/5581\/files\/Chateauhostenspicantrougehalfes.png?v=1764453115","url":"https:\/\/www.halfes.nl\/en\/products\/chateau-hostens-picant-rouge-2017","provider":"Halfes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}