{"product_id":"m-chapoutier-la-ciboise-costieres-de-nimes-rouge-2020-750ml-14","title":"M Chapoutier La Ciboise Costieres de Nimes Rouge 2020 750ml +14%","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM. Chapoutier La Ciboise Costières de Nîmes Rouge 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e is a solid, value-driven Southern Rhône red from the \"La Ciboise\" range (named after Michel Chapoutier's grandfather's home). Costières de Nîmes sits at the southern edge of the Rhône Valley, near the border with Languedoc, producing approachable, fruit-forward reds with good structure from a mix of traditional Rhône varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eBlend and Production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt's a classic \u003cstrong\u003eSouthern Rhône red blend\u003c\/strong\u003e: primarily \u003cstrong\u003eGrenache\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSyrah\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eMourvèdre\u003c\/strong\u003e, with smaller amounts of \u003cstrong\u003eCarignan\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eCinsault\u003c\/strong\u003e. The 2020 vintage came from a warm, generous year that delivered ripe fruit while maintaining balance. Grapes are typically vinified separately with traditional maceration, then aged for about \u003cstrong\u003e6 months in concrete tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e (no new oak influence), which preserves freshness and adds a subtle grippy texture without heavy toast or vanilla notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Deep garnet\/ruby red.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e: Complex and fine with black fruits — blackberry, blackcurrant, black cherry, and raspberry. Subtle spice (white pepper, sweet spices), licorice, dried herbs, crushed stone\/mineral notes, and sometimes a touch of leather or earth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ample and greedy\/juicy, with ripe dark berry fruit, soft spices, and licorice. Medium-bodied (sometimes edging toward medium-plus), with melted, delicate tannins that provide structure without aggression. Fresh acidity keeps it lively; the finish is dry, smooth, and balanced with good length. Described as smooth, tasty, and \"very French\" with peppery\/herbal undertones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"M Chapoutier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52808296071487,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/7912\/6079\/files\/m-chapoutier-la-ciboise-rouge-bottle-new-scaled.jpg?v=1776543552","url":"https:\/\/munkmafia.com\/products\/m-chapoutier-la-ciboise-costieres-de-nimes-rouge-2020-750ml-14","provider":"Munk Mafia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}