{"product_id":"chateau-moya-cotes-de-castillon-2014-750ml","title":"Chateau Moya Cotes de Castillon 2014 750ml","description":"\u003ch5\u003eExpert Review - Vintage 2014\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wine Enthusiast 90 Points by Roger Voss | This is a ripe wine, already approaching maturity. It has rich tannins and a generous structure. The wine is full with plenty of black fruits and balanced acidity. Black currants and spices mingle easily. The wine will be ready to drink from 2018. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWinemaker Description\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, the wooden, toasted, and spicy notes stand out. Ripe red fruit notes are present. On the palate, it has a frank, very round onset with a beautiful evolution towards acidity. The red fruits are present throughout the tasting, and the tannins are well blended and round. An elegant and smooth wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCotes de Castillon, with its rolling steep slopes of hills and valleys created by the Garonne and Dordogne rivers, is one of the most recognized and fashionable appellations of Bordeaux with several prominent winemakers purchasing châteaux here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts vineyards are located east of Saint-Émilion and south of Fronsac which proves to be advantageous as it provides excellent exposure to the sun, and the climate is slightly warmer and drier than most of Bordeaux. It is devoted solely to the production of red wine, and the dominant grape varieties planted are Merlot and Cabernet Franc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wines are known for being concentrated, fruity, and typified by strong black currant notes. They also have a good price to quality ratio and can be enjoyed young and age just as tastefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCotes de Castillon is also committed to environmentally-sound practices and sustains one of the highest concentration of growers using either organic, biodynamic, or self-sustaining farming techniques. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere battlefields once roared, vineyards now thrive. Cotes de Castillon is steeped in history and was actually named after the last battle ‘Castillon la Bataille’ that ended the Hundred Years’ War in 1453 between England and France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoman ruins, old churches, and stunning châteaux provide a colorful glimpse into the region’s rich past.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau Moya is a certified organic estate located in the Castillon Cotes de Bordeaux appellation, next to Saint Émilion in Bordeaux, France. The 20-acre property is located on a clay-limestone hill some 230 feet above the valley floor with a stunning 360-degree panoramic view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts pristine vineyards are tended to by the same team managing Château Gaby, and between 30,000-40,000 bottles are produced annually since the first vintage in 2009.\u2028\u2028Château Moya has been certified organic by ECOCERT since the 2013 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic wines have become increasingly popular in Bordeaux and around the world not only for the longevity of soil and environmental factors but also for the quality of the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecognizable for its opulence, finesse, and well-balanced persistence, Château Moya is one of the finest Bordeaux wines in the region.\u003cbr\u003e\u2028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"67Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51281055809819,"sku":"210000059495","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/1789\/4171\/files\/amjkssmkvkcoas48ow3s.jpg?v=1772555459","url":"https:\/\/67wino.shop\/products\/chateau-moya-cotes-de-castillon-2014-750ml","provider":"67","version":"1.0","type":"link"}