{"title":"Bel Air Marquis d'Aligre","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Bel Air Marquis d'Aligre\u003c\/strong\u003e is a vineyard spanning 13 hectares. Situated on gentle gravelly slopes, the vineyard is divided in two: one section in Soussans next to the château, and the other adjacent to the Pavillon Blanc vineyards of Château Margaux. The blend is composed of 35% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, 10% Petit Verdot, and 5% Malbec.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eOnly 30,000 bottles are produced each year. The winery consists of simple concrete tanks. Of the 70 vintages that Jean-Pierre Boyer has vinified, fermentations have always started naturally, even in cold years, slowly without external intervention, finishing gently after approximately 5 weeks of maceration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bel Air Marquis d'Aligre is aged in vats until May. Then, the wine spends a short time in barrels for only 5 to 6 months without new oak to soften its character, and then returns to vats for 2 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eJean-Pierre Boyer thus seeks the exclusive expression of his terroir without any outside influence. The wines of Château Bel Air Marquis d'Aligre are aimed at connoisseurs seeking finesse and elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!----\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bel-air-marquis-d-aligre-margaux-2012","title":"Bel Air Marquis D'Aligre 2012","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2012 vintage of \u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Bel Air Marquis d'Aligre\u003c\/strong\u003e is a complex wine that develops flavors that evolve throughout the tasting, from primary to tertiary aromas. Ideally, this wine requires ample time to breathe, for at least six hours, with the bottle supported. With each tasting of Jean-Pierre Boyer's wines, we are dazzled by the silky tannins, the mouthfeel, and the refinement and elegance of his wines. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAn experience to be had at least once in a lifetime for any wine lover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEstate\u003c\/strong\u003e : Château Bel Air Marquis d'Aligre\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWinemaker\u003c\/strong\u003e : Jean-Pierre Boyer\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCuvée\u003c\/strong\u003e : Margaux\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e : 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e : AOC Margaux\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e : Bordeaux\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrape varieties\u003c\/strong\u003e : Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc, Petit Verdot\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVolume\u003c\/strong\u003e : 75 cl\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlcohol content\u003c\/strong\u003e : 12.5%\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAging potential\u003c\/strong\u003e : 10 to 30 years\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eServing temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e : 16-18°C, minimum 6 hours of aeration with the bottle on its side.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean Pierre Boyer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39781553537072,"sku":"","price":57.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0291\/0607\/7744\/products\/bel-air-marquis-d-aligre-2012-margaux.jpg?v=1784880663"}],"url":"https:\/\/cavefrenchtheory.com\/en\/collections\/chateau-bel-air-marquis-d-aligre-margaux.oembed","provider":"La Cave de French Theory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}