{"product_id":"charles-melton-nine-popes-australie","title":"Charles Melton - Nine Popes - 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eLocated in the renowned Barossa Valley in South Australia, the Charles Melton estate boasts a vineyard of old Grenache, Shiraz, and Mourvèdre vines planted in diverse soils of clay, sand, and gravel. The parcels destined for the Nine Popes cuvée are primarily situated around Krondorf and the central valley, in a warm climate tempered by cool breezes. This mosaic of terroirs allows for optimal grape ripeness while preserving freshness, resulting in a concentrated yet balanced wine.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMade from a blend of Grenache, Shiraz, and Mourvèdre grapes harvested at optimal ripeness, this wine is crafted from parcels vinified separately. Fermentation takes place in open vats with regular pump-overs to extract color, aromas, and structure, before gentle pressing. The batches are then aged for an extended period in oak barrels, primarily French, with a proportion of new oak, and then blended after aging to achieve the desired balance of richness, spicy complexity, and silky texture.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis wine reveals notes of \u003cstrong\u003eripe black fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003ecandied red fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e , and \u003cstrong\u003eplum\u003c\/strong\u003e , complemented by spicy touches of \u003cstrong\u003epepper\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003elicorice\u003c\/strong\u003e , as well as subtle \u003cstrong\u003efloral\u003c\/strong\u003e accents and a hint of \u003cstrong\u003evanilla\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003etoasty\u003c\/strong\u003e oak. The palate is ample and generous, supported by a \u003cstrong\u003evelvety\u003c\/strong\u003e texture, \u003cstrong\u003efine yet structured\u003c\/strong\u003e tannins, well-integrated acidity, and a \u003cstrong\u003elong\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003eflavorful\u003c\/strong\u003e finish that underscores the richness of the Rhône grape blend.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valade \u0026 Transandine","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":56583767523676,"sku":null,"price":1174.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":false},{"title":"Set of 2 bottles (75cl)","offer_id":56583767556444,"sku":null,"price":2347.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0284\/0032\/0643\/files\/AUS-CM-9-Popes-1.jpg?v=1769598120","url":"https:\/\/www.lebaroudeurduvin.com\/en-se\/products\/charles-melton-nine-popes-from-australia","provider":"Le Baroudeur du Vin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}