{"product_id":"2018-chateau-la-garricq-moulis-en-medoc","title":"2018 Chateau La Garricq, Moulis-en-Medoc","description":"\u003cp\u003eChateau La Garricq 2018 Moulis-en Médoc,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2018 Château La Garricq, Moulis‑en‑Médoc is a classic, quietly confident Left Bank claret from one of the Médoc’s most consistent small estates. The 2018 vintage gives it a little extra depth and ripeness, but the wine remains firmly in the realm of structure, balance, and savoury charm rather than opulence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAromatics - A refined, gently expressive nose showing: Blackcurrant, blackberry, and black cherry. Cedar, pencil shavings, and cigar box. Dried herbs, bay leaf, and a touch of graphite. biLEEUSubtle violet and a hint of cocoa. The overall impression is classic Médoc: dark fruit wrapped in savoury, cedary nuance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePalate - The palate is medium‑bodied, structured, and beautifully balanced: A core of blackcurrant and plum with red‑fruit lift. Fine, firm tannins giving definition and grip. Fresh acidity keeping the wine lively and preciseNotes of cedar, tobacco leaf, and earthy spice. A long, gently mineral finish with classic Left Bank dryness. It’s polished without being glossy, and serious without being heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStyle \u0026amp; Structure - La Garricq typically blends Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot, and the 2018 vintage shows:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCabernet’s structure and graphite. Merlot’s plush mid‑palate. Petit Verdot’s spice and colour. The style is traditional but clean, leaning toward elegance rather than extraction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"M\u0026M Personal Vintners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51536755065153,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/3736\/5313\/files\/2018-chateau-la-garricq-moulis-en-medoc.jpg?v=1774514069","url":"https:\/\/www.mikeoldfieldwines.co.uk\/products\/2018-chateau-la-garricq-moulis-en-medoc","provider":"M\u0026M Personal Vintners","version":"1.0","type":"link"}