{"product_id":"labranche-laffont-2020-madiran","title":"Labranche Laffont 2020 Madiran","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"469\" data-start=\"70\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"108\" data-start=\"74\"\u003eLabranche Laffont 2020 Madiran\u003c\/strong\u003e is a deeply structured and authentic expression of Southwest France’s iconic Tannat grape. Bold yet remarkably balanced, it offers inky dark fruit, savory spice, and firm tannins supported by fresh acidity. Crafted from old vines and organic vineyards, this wine captures the powerful character of Madiran while delivering surprising elegance and drinkability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"474\" data-start=\"471\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"505\" data-start=\"476\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"503\" data-start=\"476\"\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"844\" data-start=\"507\"\u003eDomaine \u003cstrong data-end=\"536\" data-start=\"515\"\u003eLabranche-Laffont\u003c\/strong\u003e is located in the \u003cstrong data-end=\"598\" data-start=\"555\"\u003eMadiran appellation in Southwest France\u003c\/strong\u003e, near the foothills of the Pyrenees. The estate is led by \u003cstrong data-end=\"676\" data-start=\"657\"\u003eChristine Dupuy\u003c\/strong\u003e, who took over the family domaine in the early 1990s and transformed it into one of the appellation’s most respected producers. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2120\" data-start=\"846\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1052\" data-start=\"846\" data-section-id=\"1k7r286\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"863\" data-start=\"848\"\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1052\" data-start=\"868\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"901\" data-start=\"868\" data-section-id=\"1msmaco\"\u003eMadiran AOC, Southwest France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1052\" data-start=\"904\" data-section-id=\"1bp4uf3\"\u003eThe region is famous for producing \u003cstrong data-end=\"1011\" data-start=\"941\"\u003edeeply structured red wines built around the powerful Tannat grape\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1342\" data-start=\"1054\" data-section-id=\"7d8lsf\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1069\" data-start=\"1056\"\u003eVineyards\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1342\" data-start=\"1074\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1208\" data-start=\"1074\" data-section-id=\"1hf0aff\"\u003eEstate vineyards total roughly \u003cstrong data-end=\"1119\" data-start=\"1107\"\u003e49 acres\u003c\/strong\u003e, with vines averaging about \u003cstrong data-end=\"1167\" data-start=\"1148\"\u003e40 years of age\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1342\" data-start=\"1211\" data-section-id=\"1ok48p1\"\u003eSoils consist primarily of \u003cstrong data-end=\"1262\" data-start=\"1240\"\u003eclay and limestone\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing structure and mineral depth. \u003cspan 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are \u003cstrong data-end=\"1720\" data-start=\"1702\"\u003ehand-harvested\u003c\/strong\u003e and fermented using \u003cstrong data-end=\"1758\" data-start=\"1741\"\u003enative yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1978\" data-start=\"1802\" data-section-id=\"1d6v9jk\"\u003eThe wine is aged approximately \u003cstrong data-end=\"1865\" data-start=\"1835\"\u003e18 months in concrete vats\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserving fruit purity and freshness while allowing tannins to soften. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2120\" data-start=\"1981\" data-section-id=\"52a0as\"\u003eBottled \u003cstrong data-end=\"2025\" data-start=\"1991\"\u003eunfiltered with minimal sulfur\u003c\/strong\u003e, maintaining the wine’s natural texture and character. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" 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