{"title":"French Summer Case","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"cremant-d-alsace-brut","title":"Jean-Pierre Kappler Crémant d’Alsace Brut","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ryNqvb\" jsname=\"W297wb\" jsaction=\"click:E6Tfl,GFf3ac,tMZCfe; contextmenu:Nqw7Te,QP7LD; mouseout:Nqw7Te; mouseover:E6Tfl,c2aHje;\"\u003eSparkling Wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ryNqvb\" jsname=\"W297wb\" jsaction=\"click:E6Tfl,GFf3ac,tMZCfe; contextmenu:Nqw7Te,QP7LD; mouseout:Nqw7Te; mouseover:E6Tfl,c2aHje;\"\u003eCrémant d’Alsace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ryNqvb\" jsname=\"W297wb\" jsaction=\"click:E6Tfl,GFf3ac,tMZCfe; contextmenu:Nqw7Te,QP7LD; mouseout:Nqw7Te; mouseover:E6Tfl,c2aHje;\"\u003e60% Pinot Blanc\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ryNqvb\" jsname=\"W297wb\" jsaction=\"click:E6Tfl,GFf3ac,tMZCfe; contextmenu:Nqw7Te,QP7LD; mouseout:Nqw7Te; mouseover:E6Tfl,c2aHje;\"\u003e20% Pinot Gris\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ryNqvb\" jsname=\"W297wb\" jsaction=\"click:E6Tfl,GFf3ac,tMZCfe; contextmenu:Nqw7Te,QP7LD; mouseout:Nqw7Te; mouseover:E6Tfl,c2aHje;\"\u003e20% Pinot Auxerrois\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ryNqvb\" jsname=\"W297wb\" jsaction=\"click:E6Tfl,GFf3ac,tMZCfe; contextmenu:Nqw7Te,QP7LD; mouseout:Nqw7Te; mouseover:E6Tfl,c2aHje;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRegion: Alsace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ryNqvb\" jsname=\"W297wb\" jsaction=\"click:E6Tfl,GFf3ac,tMZCfe; contextmenu:Nqw7Te,QP7LD; mouseout:Nqw7Te; mouseover:E6Tfl,c2aHje;\"\u003eESTATE HISTORY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ryNqvb\" jsname=\"W297wb\" jsaction=\"click:E6Tfl,GFf3ac,tMZCfe; contextmenu:Nqw7Te,QP7LD; mouseout:Nqw7Te; mouseover:E6Tfl,c2aHje;\"\u003eWhen they returned from the Second World War, Marguerite and Jean Kappler realized their dreams of cultivating vines and making their own wine. Over time, the farm grew slowly but surely. In 1956, they gave birth to Jean-Pierre. The new generation is then present. After studying at the agricultural school, Jean-Pierre did internships mainly in the Alsatian and Champagne vineyards where he discovered the traditional method of making sparkling wines.\u003cbr\u003eIt was in the 1970s that Jean-Pierre succeeded Jean.  \u003cbr\u003eFrom the union of Véronique and Jean-Pierre, in the 80s, was born the future third generation. Guillaume in 1987 and Geoffroy in 1993.  \u003cbr\u003eJean-Pierre, for his part, has been retired since October 2018 but still keeps a very close eye on the work of his two sons.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTERROIR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ryNqvb\" jsname=\"W297wb\" jsaction=\"click:E6Tfl,GFf3ac,tMZCfe; contextmenu:Nqw7Te,QP7LD; mouseout:Nqw7Te; mouseover:E6Tfl,c2aHje;\"\u003eThe estate now covers 13 hectares and 100% of the production is vinified and bottled on the estate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ryNqvb\" jsname=\"W297wb\" jsaction=\"click:E6Tfl,GFf3ac,tMZCfe; contextmenu:Nqw7Te,QP7LD; mouseout:Nqw7Te; mouseover:E6Tfl,c2aHje;\"\u003eVITICULTURE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ryNqvb\" jsname=\"W297wb\" jsaction=\"click:E6Tfl,GFf3ac,tMZCfe; contextmenu:Nqw7Te,QP7LD; mouseout:Nqw7Te; mouseover:E6Tfl,c2aHje;\"\u003eSustainable farming practices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTASTING \u0026amp; FOOD PAIRINGS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ryNqvb\" jsname=\"W297wb\" jsaction=\"click:E6Tfl,GFf3ac,tMZCfe; contextmenu:Nqw7Te,QP7LD; mouseout:Nqw7Te; mouseover:E6Tfl,c2aHje;\"\u003eVery beautiful golden reflections with a disc embellished with fine bubbles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"jCAhz\" jsname=\"txFAF\" jscontroller=\"Gn4SMb\" jsaction=\"agoMJf:PFBcW;MZfLnc:P7O7bd;nt4Alf:pvnm0e,pfE8Hb,PFBcW;B01qod:dJXsye;H1e5u:iXtTIf;lYIUJf:hij5Wb;bmeZHc:iURhpf;Oxj3Xe:qAKMYb,yaf12d;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ryNqvb\" jsname=\"W297wb\" jsaction=\"click:E6Tfl,GFf3ac,tMZCfe; contextmenu:Nqw7Te,QP7LD; mouseout:Nqw7Te; mouseover:E6Tfl,c2aHje;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ryNqvb\" jsname=\"W297wb\" jsaction=\"click:E6Tfl,GFf3ac,tMZCfe; contextmenu:Nqw7Te,QP7LD; mouseout:Nqw7Te; mouseover:E6Tfl,c2aHje;\"\u003e​\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ryNqvb\" jsname=\"W297wb\" jsaction=\"click:E6Tfl,GFf3ac,tMZCfe; contextmenu:Nqw7Te,QP7LD; mouseout:Nqw7Te; mouseover:E6Tfl,c2aHje;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ryNqvb\" jsname=\"W297wb\" jsaction=\"click:E6Tfl,GFf3ac,tMZCfe; contextmenu:Nqw7Te,QP7LD; mouseout:Nqw7Te; mouseover:E6Tfl,c2aHje;\"\u003eVery delicate aromas of the pinot family, very present with subtle notes of dried apricots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ryNqvb\" jsname=\"W297wb\" jsaction=\"click:E6Tfl,GFf3ac,tMZCfe; contextmenu:Nqw7Te,QP7LD; mouseout:Nqw7Te; mouseover:E6Tfl,c2aHje;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ryNqvb\" jsname=\"W297wb\" jsaction=\"click:E6Tfl,GFf3ac,tMZCfe; contextmenu:Nqw7Te,QP7LD; mouseout:Nqw7Te; mouseover:E6Tfl,c2aHje;\"\u003e​\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ryNqvb\" jsname=\"W297wb\" jsaction=\"click:E6Tfl,GFf3ac,tMZCfe; contextmenu:Nqw7Te,QP7LD; mouseout:Nqw7Te; mouseover:E6Tfl,c2aHje;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ryNqvb\" jsname=\"W297wb\" jsaction=\"click:E6Tfl,GFf3ac,tMZCfe; contextmenu:Nqw7Te,QP7LD; mouseout:Nqw7Te; mouseover:E6Tfl,c2aHje;\"\u003eCountless fine bubbles are first expressed in the mouth and then give way to aromas of very ripe apricot pulp.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"ryNqvb\" jsname=\"W297wb\" jsaction=\"click:E6Tfl,GFf3ac,tMZCfe; contextmenu:Nqw7Te,QP7LD; mouseout:Nqw7Te; mouseover:E6Tfl,c2aHje;\"\u003eThe finish is long, delicate with a slight thirst-quenching bitterness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grand Cru Atelier","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":40993523302459,"sku":"","price":31.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/0084\/1531\/products\/image_e2f371ee-e80a-4f20-826d-c688c73d5e0d.png?v=1669855847"},{"product_id":"cave-de-cairanne","title":"Camille Cayran La Grande Réserve Cru Cairanne 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eCru Cairanne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50% Grenache\u003cbr\u003e30 % Syrah\u003cbr\u003e20 % Mourvèdre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Rhône Valley \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eESTATE HISTORY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreated in 1929, the cellar is situated in the heart of the Cru of the Meridional Vallee of the Rhône, in the Vaucluse region on the left bank of the Rhone. 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No sulphur during vinification. 15% Alcohol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTASTING \u0026amp; FOOD PAIRINGS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark red colour with purple tints. Powerful nose with concentrated fruits (black cherries, blackcurrant) and spices (pepper, cinnamon and liquorice). Great intensity on the nose ; black cherry, blackberry, forest fruits. Spice. Earthiness. ful and concentrated, offering magnificent fruity and spicy aromas. The long and round finish with good mouthfeel is typical of the Cairanne appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for a slightly special dinner; duck breast, grilled piglet, roast pork, spicy turkey, bouffe bourguignon, roast beef and cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrink within 2 to 8 years after the harvest.\u003cbr\u003eTemperature : 17° to 18°C.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grand Cru Atelier","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":40997699747899,"sku":"","price":21.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/0084\/1531\/products\/image_c5fa85e7-18e4-4a5c-a689-d0a98bece485.png?v=1670003655"},{"product_id":"gilles-lesimple-sancerre-2021","title":"Gilles Lesimple Sancerre 2023","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"texte\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSancerre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e100% Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegion: Loire Valley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eESTATE HISTORY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGilles Lesimple comes from four generations of winegrowers. Based in the village of Chavignol, a commune in Sancerre, he has worked in the industry since 1997. After having trained in a stellar American winery, he took over the family estate in Chavignol, where he harvests 10 hectares, of which 85% are Sauvignon Blanc. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter several years working with local wine merchants of the commune, Gilles recently decided to start bottling his own wine. 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Their styles have been carefully crafted to provide enjoyment and pleasure while respecting the true characteristics of each varietal. More importantly a style that integrates its origin and its purpose: The desire to over deliver, surpass expectations and fully satisfy the person who is discovering the wine for the first time...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLa Belle Citadelle emulates the creation of a work of art. 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