{"title":"Saint-Émilion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"collection-main-banner__description rte text-body-sm\"\u003eThe Saint-Émilion vineyards, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999, are the source of exceptional wines. With names like Château Angélus, Château Canon la Gaffelière, and Château Cheval Blanc, the Saint-Émilion appellation offers great Bordeaux wines that have shaped the history of winemaking. All these châteaux, as well as other prestigious estates in Saint-Émilion, can be discovered at The Vintage Wine Club.\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chateau-cheval-blanc-saint-emilion-grand-cru-red-2011","title":"Chateau Cheval Blanc - Saint-Emilion 1er Grand Cru Classé \"A\" Red 2011","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMerlot (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e52%), Cabernet Franc (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e46%), Cabernet Sauvignon (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e2%)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMedium to deep garnet in colour, the 2011 Cheval Blanc features a nose of warm mulberries, preserved plums and figs with suggestions of dried herbs, dusty soil and underbrush plus a touch of Sichuan pepper. Medium to full-bodied, taut and muscular in the mouth, it has a solid frame of chewy tannins supporting the restrained fruit and a long earth and Provence herbs-layered finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the winery\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"15732538513434639081\"\u003eChâteau Cheval Blanc's history begins in 1832 when the Ducasse family purchased land from Château Figeac. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"15732538513434636382\"\u003eThis land eventually became the core of Cheval Blanc. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"15732538513434637779\"\u003eThe estate was established as a distinct entity in 1852 and has been known as Cheval Blanc since then.\u003cspan data-cid=\"5bc32dcb-051e-4535-be76-d51f698dc59e\" class=\"pjBG2e\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"thevintageclubsg.","offers":[{"title":"6 x 750 ml","offer_id":40314483769414,"sku":"SG-00416-Case - 6 x 750 ml","price":5540.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 x 750 ml","offer_id":40314483736646,"sku":"SG-00416","price":969.8,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/5177\/8374\/files\/ChateauChevalBlanc-Saint-EmilionGrandCruRed2011.png?v=1753249006"},{"product_id":"chateau-la-clotte-saint-emilion-grand-cru-red-2018","title":"Chateau La Clotte - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Red 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGrape\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"3196031151191948789\"\u003eThe 2018 Château La Clotte, a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, is a full-bodied red wine with a deep purple-black color. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"3196031151191945546\"\u003eIt exhibits a vibrant, expressive bouquet with notes of black and red fruits, violets, incense, and a touch of marine scents. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"3196031151191946399\"\u003eThe palate is characterized by a solid frame of fine-grained tannins and a good balance of acidity, resulting in a long, pure finish.\u003cspan data-cid=\"7eb62186-691f-4832-a7fd-dfca2bf945a7\" class=\"pjBG2e\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpert Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e94\/100\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eJ. 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