{"product_id":"saint-estephe-bordeaux-france-2017","title":"Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux, France · 2017","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"245\"\u003eThe Moment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"246\" data-end=\"421\"\u003eThis is the bottle you open when you want Bordeaux without ceremony — confident, composed, and quietly serious. It’s a wine for conversations that deepen as the night goes on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"447\"\u003eWhat It Feels Like\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"685\"\u003eThe nose opens with \u003cstrong data-start=\"468\" data-end=\"508\"\u003eblackberry, black cherry, and cassis\u003c\/strong\u003e, layered with \u003cstrong data-start=\"523\" data-end=\"568\"\u003ecedarwood, cocoa, mint, and leafy tobacco\u003c\/strong\u003e. There’s a cool, earthy undertone — \u003cstrong data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"643\"\u003edamp clay, fragrant soil, graphite\u003c\/strong\u003e — that immediately signals Saint-Estèphe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003eOn the palate, the wine is \u003cstrong data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"756\"\u003emedium-bodied and beautifully balanced\u003c\/strong\u003e, driven by vibrant black and red fruit and lifted by fresh acidity. \u003cstrong data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"857\"\u003eFine-grained, supple tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e provide structure without weight, giving the wine a polished, almost effortless feel. Subtle spice — \u003cstrong data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"981\"\u003eclove and cinnamon\u003c\/strong\u003e — weaves through the mid-palate, adding depth without distraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003eThe finish is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003elong, clean, and mineral-tinged\u003c\/strong\u003e, refreshing rather than heavy, and quietly persistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003eRoast lamb, beef stew, or grilled sausages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003eMushroom dishes or lentils with herbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003eEvenings when you want structure without excess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003eBordeaux lovers who appreciate restraint and precision\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003eThe Vibe Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1588\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1469\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1420\"\u003ePlaylist energy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late-night jazz, understated piano, slow blues\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003eAura color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark garnet, forest floor, cool stone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1588\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1588\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003eTime of day:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dinner → nightcap → last glass standing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1867\"\u003e2017 was a lighter, more classical year in Bordeaux — and Meyney leans into that beautifully. This is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1713\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003eSaint-Estèphe with clarity and restraint\u003c\/strong\u003e: structured, age-worthy, but already drinking with grace. A wine that rewards patience, yet never demands it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1900\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1900\"\u003eBold \u0026amp; Powerful · Still Red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Seattle Wine Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45666469740732,"sku":"48","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/8505\/5164\/files\/MeyneySaint-Estephe2017.jpg?v=1767752717","url":"https:\/\/the-world-s-cellar.myshopify.com\/products\/saint-estephe-bordeaux-france-2017","provider":"The World’s Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}