{"product_id":"chateau-de-macard-reserve-bordeaux-superieur-france","title":"Chateau de Macard Reserve, Bordeaux Superieur, France","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"273\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eDepth and polish emerge with quiet confidence, shaped by old vines and careful restraint rather than excess. 2022 Château de Macard Réserve unfolds as a composed, age-worthy red, balancing structure and elegance with a sense of lineage that feels both assured and unforced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"295\" data-start=\"275\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"295\" data-start=\"275\"\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"312\" data-start=\"299\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"519\" data-start=\"437\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"462\" data-start=\"437\"\u003eVarietal Composition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60% Cabernet Franc, 30% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"552\" data-start=\"522\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"544\" data-start=\"522\"\u003eAlcohol by Volume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"580\" data-start=\"555\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"565\" data-start=\"555\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry red wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"659\" data-start=\"583\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"596\" data-start=\"583\"\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single-estate vines averaging approximately 100 years of age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"705\" data-start=\"662\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"684\" data-start=\"662\"\u003eFarming Practices:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sustainably farmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"777\" data-start=\"708\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"718\" data-start=\"708\"\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 to 24 months with controlled aeration and temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"803\" data-start=\"779\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"803\" data-start=\"779\"\u003eSensory Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1269\" data-start=\"805\"\u003eIntense ruby in color with notable brightness, the nose opens on layered black fruit aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, and blueberry. These are joined by refined secondary notes of graphite, licorice, and subtle toasted nuances. The palate is ample and polished, delivering a rich yet elegant attack with fine-grained tannins and balanced acidity. The wine carries a sense of volume and precision through the mid-palate, finishing long, harmonious, and composed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1294\" data-start=\"1271\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1294\" data-start=\"1271\"\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Accolades:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1335\" data-start=\"1298\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1312\" data-start=\"1298\"\u003e89 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wine Enthusiast (2024)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1363\" data-start=\"1337\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1363\" data-start=\"1337\"\u003eWinemaker's Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1913\" data-start=\"1365\"\u003eChâteau de Macard is part of the Domaines Alain Aubert family estates, encompassing more than 250 hectares of vineyards cultivated by generations rooted in the Right Bank tradition. Alain Aubert, alongside his wife Bernadette and their daughters, has refined the family’s approach over decades, focusing on low yields, mature vines, and attentive vineyard work. This Réserve bottling was created to honor that legacy, drawing from a prized parcel of old Cabernet Franc vines planted on a rocky clay-limestone plateau overlooking the Dordogne River.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1939\" data-start=\"1915\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1939\" data-start=\"1915\"\u003eServing Suggestions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2200\" data-start=\"1941\"\u003eServe at approximately 16 to 18°C in a Bordeaux-style glass to allow its structure and aromatics to fully unfold. This wine pairs beautifully with game meats, roast lamb, steak, and slow-cooked stews, where its depth and tannin frame savory flavors with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2397\" data-start=\"2202\"\u003ePoised and quietly sophisticated, 2022 Château de Macard Réserve offers a refined expression of mature vines and thoughtful craftsmanship, delivering balance, longevity, and table-ready elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"S\u0026M Selections","offers":[{"title":"2022 \/ 750mL","offer_id":42053952864311,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2699\/1632\/files\/Chateau_de_Macard_Reserve_Bordeaux_Superieur_France_2022.png?v=1768528511","url":"https:\/\/www.winedispensary.com\/products\/chateau-de-macard-reserve-bordeaux-superieur-france","provider":"Wine Dispensary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}