{"product_id":"chateau-grange-cochard-2023-morgon-cote-du-py","title":"Château Grange Cochard 2023 Morgon 'Côte du Py'","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eThe Winery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eThe latest incarnation of Château Grange Cochard is the project of Jean-Philippe Manches, who breathed new life into the Chateau when his stewardship began in 2018. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eUpon assuming control, Jean-Philippe instigated a significant departure from a house style known for heavy extraction and an emphasis on new oak barrels. The new path leads to a more neutral approach, a more refined and balanced style. Jean-Philippe is also pursuing greater sustainability in the vineyards, including a transition to organic viticulture in 2021, with certification attained in 2023. They are also flirting with some biodynamic practices such as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003espraying of orange oil for mildew prevention and limiting plowing to once or twice per year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eIn the cellar, the grapes are hand sorted and 50% to 100% of the bunches (depending on the vintage characteristics) are kept as whole clusters - a defining technique of the Beaujolais region. Following a cool, two- or three-week fermentation using natural yeasts, the wines age in a combination of tall, neutral foudres, used barrels and concrete vats. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eThe resultant wines are ethereal and sculptural, with the fruits of the labor in the vineyards manifesting themselves vividly in the wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grape Expectations","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48291230744814,"sku":"52830656","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/farmstead.biz\/products\/chateau-grange-cochard-2023-morgon-cote-du-py","provider":"Farmstead Cheeses \u0026 Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}