{"title":"Château Plaisance","description":"\u003cp class=\"font_5 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eChâteau Plaisance is an 18th century old country manor which formerly belonged to the famous Bordeaux restaurateur Dubern. Since 2005, the estate has been runed by Philippe Magrez, son of Bernard Margrez and he is also a 4th generation winegrower. Here, the best modern winemaking techniques are being combined with the finest Bordeaux traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_5 wixui-rich-text__text\"\u003eThe 23 hectares vineyard of Château Plaisance is settled on a steep hill with a south sun exposure, benefiting from exceptional sunshine and high temperatures that allows a complete ripening of the grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chateau-plaisance-les-palues-bordeaux-superieur-aop","title":"Château Plaisance Les Palues Bordeaux Supérieur 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe construction of Château Plaisance dates back to the 1780s, however its vineyards are much older. Bordering the Margaux appellation, Château Plaisance's vineyards overlooks the Garonne River and counts with ten hectares. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soils name 'palues' are mostly composed of clay, with a small percentage of sand. Its particularity is that is is located only a few meters away from the Garonne River. The 'palues' were gained on the river thanks to a draining technique implemented in Bordeaux by the Dutch. The 'palues' contain a large amount of sediments that were before underwater, making it a rich and fertile soil. In the past, wines produced on 'palues' were considered the best of their appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn elegantly matured Bordeaux Superieur with surprising persistence. Named after the limestone soils ('palues') of the vineyards, this blend of 70% Merlot with 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Petit Verdot is showing lovely earthy, leather and licorice notes along with cherry, raspberry and blackcurrant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e A stunning value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with rack of lamb and braised fennel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Plaisance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35377341268126,"sku":"198183-1","price":299.4,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0420\/7922\/3966\/files\/PunsetPre-order_20.png?v=1763742393"},{"product_id":"ch-teau-plaisance-bordeaux-superieur","title":"Château Plaisance Bordeaux Superieur 2019","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis product is offered at select LCBO stores in Vintages for a limited time. For help locating stock, feel free to contact us at \u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@npwines.com\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003einfo@npwines.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease note: \u003ci\u003eThis product requires a minimum lead time of two weeks prior to shipping when fulfilling orders through NPW.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau Plaisance, an 18th-century country manor once owned by the renowned Bordeaux restaurateur Dubern, is set on a steep, sun-drenched hill in the heart of Bordeaux. Its 23-hectare vineyard, planted with 80% Merlot on clay soils and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon on sandy gravel, benefits from exceptional sunshine and warm temperatures, ensuring full grape ripening. Under the stewardship of Philippe Magrez, a fourth-generation winegrower, modern winemaking techniques are seamlessly combined with the finest Bordeaux traditions. The estate’s carefully crafted wines capture the character of the terroir, reflecting a deep respect for heritage and a passion for excellence in every bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpening with a red cherry–scented nose, leading into a lively, refreshing palate that remains light and fresh despite the ripeness of the fruit. Delicate notes of raspberry and black currant glide across the tongue, while subtle, mellow woody tannins lend gentle structure and a pleasing roundness to the texture, creating a balanced and approachable finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Château Plaisance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47721745973466,"sku":"L404285-1","price":383.4,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0420\/7922\/3966\/files\/LCBORetailReleases_10745c2e-79ad-43a3-a2e1-18ba3ab6591d.png?v=1774985452"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0420\/7922\/3966\/collections\/Website_-_Winery_Logos_63.png?v=1780597692","url":"https:\/\/www.npwines.com\/collections\/chateau-plaisance\/viticulture-sustainable.oembed","provider":"Nicholas Pearce Wines Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}