{"product_id":"chateau-melin-saint-emilion-2020","title":"Château Melin (Saint Emilion) 2020","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 % Merlot, 20 % Cabernet Franc\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry, Region:\u003c\/strong\u003e France, Bordeaux\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saint-Emilion\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eChâteau Mélin wines stand out for their natural finesse and balance. Recent vintages reveal: deep ruby hues, aromas of blackcurrant, blueberry, vanilla and gentle spices with supple palates with velvety tannins and elegant, light-footed finish. These wines are approachable in their youth while offering genuine ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Château Mélin vineyard covers 10 hectares and benefits from a natural microclimate that encourages slow, balanced grape ripening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soils, formed from Quaternary alluvial deposits, are composed of brown sands and gravel. This healthy, well-draining structure is comparable to certain renowned terroirs of Pomerol and the western slopes of Saint-Émilion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVine roots penetrate deeply, drawing mineral richness from the soil and producing wines that are elegant, precise and generous—defined by finesse rather than sheer power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the cellar, the Debacque family favors a traditional and carefully managed approach that respects both fruit and terroir with approximately one month of maceration and  fermentation in tanks with submerged cap management followed by 12 months of ageing in oak barrels which see regular renewal of barrels to maintain balanced oak influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottling is carried out at the estate, ensuring complete quality control. Annual production is deliberately limited to around 20,000 bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Buzz Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48595629310202,"sku":"BXMELIN22STEMILION","price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0115\/8329\/1492\/files\/ChateauMelinNV.jpg?v=1775099876","url":"https:\/\/buzzwines.com\/products\/chateau-melin-saint-emilion-2020","provider":"Buzz Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}