Le Grand Domaine Grand Vin de Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
R325,00
Beautiful opaque colour. The bouquet is filled with alluring notes of black currant and perfumed violets. The palate is packed with dense svelte tannins that are beautifully balanced by cassis and blackberry fruit notes which linger seductively on the back palate. A seamless integration of oak spice and oak tannin entwined with the Cabernet’s
masculinity adds real depth and complexity to the wine.
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In the cellar
Grapes were crushed, destemmed and cold soaked for two days prior to inoculation. Fermentation peaked at 28°C. Sufficient colour and tannin structure were extracted with regular and controlled pump overs. After extended maceration, the skins were gently pressed. Malolactic fermentation took place in tank and barrel. Barrel maturation for 14 months in 100% French oak, 44% first fill and 56% second fill.
In the vineyard
A selection of two magnificent vineyards in Stellenbosch. The one in Upper Devon Valley has decomposed shale soils with a 15%-20% clay content that it lends itself intrinsically to Cabernet Sauvignon. The four different Cabernet clones adds diversity of bold and black fruit. The second vineyard, in the heart of Stellenbosch, with its weathered granite soils adds finesse and flair with perfumed fruit. During harvest time meticulous fruit tasting is crucial to determine when optimum phenolic ripeness is reached for picking to commence.
Ageing
14 months
Cultivar
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
About the Wine Estate
Le Grand Domaine is situated at the top of beautiful Devon Valley, overlooking the majestic Stellenbosch mountains. Devon Valley is one of Stellenbosch’s best-kept secrets, both scenically and viticulturally. Vines have flourished here since the 18th century and it has an enviable reputation, not only for the red wines that are made here, but also as a source of premium grapes.
The Devon Valley was demarcated in 1997, within the Stellenbosch Wine of Origin. The valley is open to the south and demarcated by low hills on the other sides.
