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Le Bonheur Petit Verdot Reserve 2021

Le Bonheur Petit Verdot Reserve 2021

R500,00

Fragrant and floral, with notes of dark cherries, chocolate and a touch of cinnamon spice. Plush and generous, with a smooth and silky texture. Balanced and sophisticated, with a long finish and crisp natural acidity.

Specifications

Alcohol Volume: 13.39%
Sugar G/L: 2.2 g/l
Type of wine: Red Wine
Cultivar: Petit Verdot
Category(s): Greater Simonsberg, Wine

More Information

In the cellar

A selection of the finest barrels from the outstanding 2021 vintage. Gentle pressing and pump- overs resulted in an elegant and layered wine. The wine was matured in 300L French oak barrels for 12 months.

In the vineyard

A seemingly unimpressive, flat site at the northern border of Le Bonheur belies the magic of Le Bonheur's reserve Petit Verdot vineyard. Both clay in the subsoil and overshadowing of the Klapmuts Hill contribute to the uniqueness of this site. Marginal, duplex soils result in balanced canopy growth, for a variety that is known for strong vegetative growth and big canopies. 2021 Was a cooler vintage, meaning balanced phenolic ripeness in the vineyards. Small concentrated berries produced complex yet lively fruit driven wines with fine tannin that integrated well with our selection of the finest French oak. Generous rainfall really boosted vineyard energy which in return produced decent healthy shoots and canopies. Record harvest yet maintaining the “low yield on old vine’’ mindset.

Ageing

12 months

Cultivar

100% Petit Verdot

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