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Wines that have captured the hearts and minds of the British ever since the marriage of Henry Plantagenet \u0026amp; Eleanor of Aquitane in 1152.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is for these compelling reasons that throughout September we invite you on a whistle-stop tour of this iconic region.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2019_chateau_puybarbe_gaia","title":"2019 Château Puybarbe Gaia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Note: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe nose is delightfully toasty, featuring hints of roasted coffee, deep cacao, ripe blackcurrants, grilled green peppers, and a slight suggestion of white pepper. The medium-bodied palate is delicate, with its round, fruity mouthfeel and gentle, silken tannins. 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