{"product_id":"chateau-milon-cuvee-caprice-2024-saint-emilion-ac","title":"Château Milon, 'Cuvée Caprice', 2024, Saint-Émilion (AC)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'One-Liner'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eA plush, Merlot-led Saint-Émilion with ripe plum fruit, cedar spice and a fresh, structured finish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDeep ruby in the glass. The nose is warm and inviting, with ripe plummy fruit, soft spice, a touch of cedar and a hint of cigar box. On the palate it is full-bodied but well balanced, with supple red and dark fruit, fine-grained tannins and a finish that stays fresh and food-friendly rather than heavy. There is a little leather and cocoa in the background too, which gives it extra shape and depth.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrance\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBordeaux\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSub-Region: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSaint-Emilion\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape(s): \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e100% Merlot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e13%\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriendly: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eVegan, Vegetarian\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Critics' Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003en\/a\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eCaprice comes from a relatively small vineyard area, with vines around 30 years old, and the style feels very true to that side of Bordeaux – generous in fruit, softer in profile than the Médoc, but still with enough structure and savoury detail to keep it feeling properly claret-like. The élevage is measured rather than flashy too, with most of the wine kept in stainless steel and a smaller portion aged in older French oak, which helps preserve the fruit while adding a little polish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect With... (click me for the recipe)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Meat\/fish: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/meat-recipes\/slow-cooked-beef-chilli-with-black-beans-smoked-paprika-and-lime\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Slow-cooked beef chilli with black beans, smoked paprika and lime\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSlow-cooked beef chilli with black beans, smoked paprika and lime\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Vegetarian: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/vegetarian-recipes\/mushroom-and-thyme-tart\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Mushroom and Thyme Tart\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMushroom and Thyme Tart\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Vegan: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/blogs\/vegan-recipes\/braised-red-cabbage-with-lentils-and-roasted-onions\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Braised red cabbage with lentils and roasted onions\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBraised red cabbage with lentils and roasted onions\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hedley Wright Wine Merchants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57345953071477,"sku":null,"price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/1558\/5953\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_8cf6f329-4c08-4185-a651-7d56df1bb441.jpg?v=1783527637","url":"https:\/\/hedleywright.co.uk\/products\/chateau-milon-cuvee-caprice-2024-saint-emilion-ac","provider":"Hedley Wright Wine Merchants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}