{"product_id":"domaine-des-vaublins-malbec-2023-2024-loire-valley","title":"France: Domaine des Vaublins - Malbec 2023, Touraine, Loire Valley (Haute Valeur Environnementale)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape variety: 100% Côt aka \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMalbec. 12.5% alcohol. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOwned by the Deniau family, Vaublins has been a family winery for several generations, with the domaine now in the hands of the current generation Nicolas and Alexandrine who - together with Cedric Allion - are making some excellent wines under his watchful eye.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir 16 hectares (40 acres) of vines are located on the clay and limestone hillsides on the banks of the river Cher near the city of Tours. The 227-mile long Cher is a tributary of the Loire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the grand scheme of things, Domaine des Vaublins is a tiny family producer with quality being their sole focus. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey hold the \"Issu d'Une Exploitation Haute Valeur Environnementale\" - meaning they are certified as an agricultural estate for having \"high environmental value\". \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Loire interpretation of Malbec - medium-bodied, lighter and fresher than Cahors, while more structured, mineral, less sweet-fruited than many Argentine examples. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a subtle,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fruit-forward, dainty Malbec, at only 12.5% alcohol and with very supple tannins. It boasts a winning harmony of richness and elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt was fermented and aged in stainless steel only, there is no oak influence here: it's all about the fruit. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal as a weeknight red!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is on the wine list of London's famous L'Escargot restaurant at £50 a bottle or £13 for a glass. This is how good it is! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurgers, steak frites, pork, charcuterie, ragu, stews, mushroom dishes. It's a great BBQ red. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"#WineObsessed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52828333867355,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/7741\/7819\/files\/VaublinsMalbecBottle_a2791989-3556-46f6-8579-f8d99a5f5f7c.png?v=1776435990","url":"https:\/\/wineobsessed.co.uk\/products\/domaine-des-vaublins-malbec-2023-2024-loire-valley","provider":"#WineObsessed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}