{"product_id":"chateau-franc-la-rose-300cl","title":"Chateau Franc La Rose 300cl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Franc La Rose 3 L is a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru made from Merlot and Cabernet Franc, aged for 18 months in French barriques, offering aromatic complexity, elegance, and aging potential.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAppellation: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AOC, Bordeaux, France \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProducer: Jean-Louis and Benoît Trocard, Vignobles Trocard \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: 3 liters (Jeroboam)\u003cbr\u003eGrape varieties: 75% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAverage vine age: 40 years\u003cbr\u003eTerroir: Clay-limestone plateau, soil conducive to Saint-Émilion Grand Cru \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification and Aging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: Hand sorting and carefully selected grapes \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinification: Traditional Bordeaux method with maceration for 4 to 5 weeks \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAging: 18 months in French oak barriques, including 60% new barriques \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol content: Approximately 13.5% to 14% depending on the vintage \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSugar content: Approximately 2.9 g\/L \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColor: Deep red with purple highlights \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose: Aromas of black fruits (cherry, blackcurrant), spicy notes, and floral touches such as old rose, with subtle oak, vanilla, and licorice depending on the vintage \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate: Fine and elegant tannins, a full-bodied and smooth texture, balance between fruit and oak, good length, and complexity \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAging potential: Generally 5 to 15 years depending on the vintage and storage conditions \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing temperature: 16–18°C, ideally decanted 1 hour before serving \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood and Wine Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrilled or roasted red meats (duck breast, Bordelaise ribeye steak)\u003cbr\u003eGame and regional dishes (duck confit, Bordelaise lamprey)\u003cbr\u003eAged cheeses and fine charcuterie \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes and Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecent vintages to favor: 2020 and 2022 for finesse and balance \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRatings: Extraprima 90–92\/100, Jeb Dunnuck 88–90\/100 for the 2021 vintage \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe quality remains consistent in the 3 L format compared to standard bottles, as the wine is simply packaged in a larger volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn summary, the Château Franc La Rose 3 L retains all the qualities of its Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation, combining aromatic richness, fine tannins, and an optimal expression of its terroir thanks to careful vinification and extended aging in French barriques.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trocard Jean Louis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43214679474281,"sku":"FRANC LA ROSE 3L|SANS|TU","price":10085.0,"currency_code":"MUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/7026\/5705\/files\/Chateau_Franc_La_Rose_3L.png?v=1761212338","url":"https:\/\/seaboxxonline.mu\/en\/products\/chateau-franc-la-rose-300cl","provider":"SEABOXXONLINE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}