{"product_id":"methode-oakre-chardonnay","title":"2024 Méthode Oakre Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWelcome to our latest release in the Méthode range. V2024 Méthode Oakre Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"xmsonormal\"\u003eA trial to explore the influence of different types and ages of oak barrels on the resultant wine. The grapes were harvested and quickly pressed into 3 types of oak for fermentation; One new 300L French Hogshead 300L, one old 500L Puncheon  and one 225L barrique previously used for Cabernet Sauvignon. The resultant wine is complex, combining biscuit and melon fruit with a hint of ‘Ochre’ colour and tannin complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"xmsonormal\"\u003eA savoury style of Chardonnay combines biscuit and melon fruits, with a subtle oak influence. The palate is complex with the new oak adding toastiness, the old oak extending the mid-palate and the red wine barrel adding a hint of ‘ochre’ colour and tannin complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"xmsonormal\"\u003eAn overall balanced and elegant wine that is textural and intriguing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/1134\/1744\/files\/PATRICK_TASTINGNOTE_MethodeOakre_2024.pdf?v=1787622640\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCLICK HERE  for Luke's full experiment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"patrickofcoonawarra","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43804178219184,"sku":"24MethOak","price":32.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/1134\/1744\/files\/PC_BottleShot_M_Oakre.webp?v=1767825195","url":"https:\/\/patrickofcoonawarra.com\/products\/methode-oakre-chardonnay","provider":"Patrick of Coonawarra","version":"1.0","type":"link"}