{"title":"Bordeaux Second Wine Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover Bordeaux's most sought-after second wines, including Les Forts de Latour and Le Petit Cheval. Produced by elite estates, these wines deliver exceptional pedigree, ageability, and value for serious collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2015-chateau-latour-les-forts-de-latour-pauillac","title":"2015 Château Latour \"Les Forts de Latour\", Pauillac","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eCrafted by the exact same world-class winemaking team and utilizing the state-of-the-art facilities as Château Latour's flagship Grand Vin, Les Forts de Latour represents the pinnacle of Left Bank pedigree. Sourced from younger vines and dedicated plots, this elite selection captures the estate’s legendary signature style at a mere fraction of the First Growth price tag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eHailing from a stellar, highly acclaimed vintage, the 2015 expression delivers a deeply structured, ripe, and powerful Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant blend. Balanced by velvety tannins, incredible freshness, and impeccable provenance direct from the Château, it is just hitting its sweet spot after a 60 to 90-minute decant and has the backbone to cellar effortlessly for another 10 to 15 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eCritical Acclaim:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/jackes_suckling_240x240.png?v=1769834026\" alt=\"James Suckling Wine Logo\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e95 Points, James Suckling:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAromas of blackcurrants, sweet tobacco, fresh herbs, licorice and cigar box follow through to a full body with tannins that are totally integrated and ultra, ultra fine, framing the wine and highlighting the subtle, pretty fruit. All about grace and beauty. Keeps getting better.\" - May 2021 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/wine_advoate_logo_240x240.png?v=1769834033\" alt=\"Robert Parker Wine Advocate Logo\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e94 Points, Wine Advocate:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\" ... needs a fair bit of air to unlock a profound, powerhouse nose of blackcurrant cordial, boysenberries, plum preserves and dark chocolate, with suggestions of Chinese five spice, clove oil, violets and crushed rocks. The palate packs an absolute flavor wallop, bursting with rich, ripe black fruits and loads of spicy sparks, while framed by beautifully plush tannins, finishing long and minerally.\" - April 2021\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/vinous_240x240.png?v=1769834033\" alt=\"Vinous Wine Media Logo\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e94 Points, Vinous Media:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\" ... silky, perfumed and wonderfully nuanced from the very first taste. Crushed red berry, cedar, tobacco, mint and blood orange lend striking aromatic nuance. Ample and resonant in feel, yet with mid-weight structure, the 2015 is a total pleasure to taste today. All of the natural radiance of the warm year comes through in the wine's generous, inviting personality. Drink it over the next 15 years or so. \u003ci\u003e-March 2021\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/chateau_latour.jpg?v=1781262648\" alt=\"Château Latour\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46561119797302,"sku":"SOMM2606-CHA15BOR-750","price":269.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2015ChateauLatourLesFortsdeLatour_Pauillac.png?v=1781196523"},{"product_id":"2018-chateau-cheval-blanc-le-petit-cheval-blanc-saint-emilion","title":"2018 Château Cheval Blanc \"Le Petit Cheval\", Saint-Émilion","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eRepresenting the magnificent Right Bank, Le Petit Cheval is the coveted second wine of the legendary Premier Grand Cru Classé estate, Château Cheval Blanc. Made with the identical meticulous craftsmanship, cutting-edge facilities, and strict standards as the Grand Vin, this 2018 selection represents just 10% of the estate's total harvest—making it a highly sought-after, premium acquisition for any serious cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003eThe 2018 vintage shines from a sun-drenched, warm growing year that yielded an opulent, fleshy, and intensely concentrated blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Bursting with dark fruit, rich texture, and remarkably velvety tannins, this pristine bottle is incredibly approachable today compared to its older brother. Decant for 60 to 90 minutes to watch it beautifully unfold, or let it cellar securely for another decade or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Acclaim:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Jeb Dunnuck Wine Logo\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/jeb_dunnuck_240x240.png?v=1769834039\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points, Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\" ... comes from designated parcels and is 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc brought up in a mix of new and used barrels. It shares similarities to its big brother with its complex, layered bouquet of red and black currants, ripe cherries, camphor, leafy tobacco, cedarwood, and flowers. Beautifully textured, medium-bodied, and as elegant as they come on the palate, this gorgeous Saint-Emilion can be drunk any time over the coming 15-20 years. It's one of the top second wines in the vintage.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"James Suckling Wine Logo\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/jackes_suckling_240x240.png?v=1769834026\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points, James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"This shows beautiful density of fruit, but the tannins arrive at the end and show impressive length and density. Full body. Wild fruit. Excellent second wine from Cheval.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Wine Enthusiast Logo\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/wine_enthusiast_logo_240x240.png?v=1769834033\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points, Wine Enthusiast:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\" ... rich and structured in its own right. It offers powerful tannins as well as ripe, smoky fruitiness. Blackberry flavors vie with structured richness, always keeping a center of freshness.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/Chateau_Cheval_Blanc_estate.jpg?v=1781253788\" alt=\"Château Cheval Blanc\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46561128710198,"sku":"SOMM2606-CCB18BOR-750","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/2018ChateauChevalBlancLePetitCheval.png?v=1781208939"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/collections\/Chateau_Cheval_Blanc_wine.jpg?v=1781262533","url":"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/collections\/bordeaux-second-wine-collection.oembed","provider":"SommSelect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}