{"product_id":"belmonde-vermentino-2024","title":"Duc de Belmonde Vermentino 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eAromatic, light, fresh \u0026amp; elegant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMore Info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003eAromas of zesty lemon, peach, green apple and wild herbs, that follow through to the palate.  Aromatic, light, fresh and elegant - bursting with creamy fruit flavours, balanced by saline minerality and ample acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are harvested early in the season. After a gentle pneumatic pressing, with extraction of the premium free-run juices only, the juice is clarified before being fermented. Temperature-controlled fermentation between 16°C to 18°C occurs in stainless steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation is stopped to preserve the freshness of the wine. It is then aged for 4 months on its fine lees with regular stirring before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLGI was founded in 1999 by Alain Grignon. He had formerly been head of cooperatives in Gascogny and was frustrated by many aspects of the domestic French wine industry, so with his partners, he set up a business to cater solely to export markets. As well as running a team of winemakers and viticulturists sourcing fruit in the Languedoc, predominantly in St Chinian and the Côtes de Gascogne, they are also involved with a selection of top class \u003cbr\u003eindividual domaines. The company is now one of the most respected sources of high quality and reliable wines from the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the Pays d'Oc in the Languedoc, southern France.  Full of Mediterranean sunshine and warmth.  The grapes benefit from the hot sun with cooling sea breezes to allow the grapes to fully ripen, maximising flavour.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Match : \u003c\/strong\u003ePerfect with seafood, light salads - chicken, goats cheese, creamy cheeses. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABV: \u003c\/strong\u003e12%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape : \u003c\/strong\u003eVermentino\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer : \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAlain Grignon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry : \u003c\/strong\u003eLanguedoc, France\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LGI","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":57405478011254,"sku":"FRW-BEL-001","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0458\/5289\/files\/DucdeBelmondeVermentino600.jpg?v=1774618470","url":"https:\/\/www.darcywine.co.uk\/products\/belmonde-vermentino-2024","provider":"D'Arcy Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}