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Le Pommier Mac 2022

Le Pommier Mac 2022

R150,00

This rich blend of Cabernet Franc and Malbec shows dark fruit characters of blackberry and mulberry on the nose. The wine has a firm but mouth-filling structure and velvety tannins on the palate with a long lingering aftertaste.

Specifications

SKU: LEP-003
Alcohol Volume: 13.84%
Sugar G/L: 1.60 g/l
Winery: Le Pommier
Type of wine: Other Red Wines, Red Wine
Cultivar: Cabernet Franc
Category(s): Greater Simonsberg
Food Pairing: Meat, Poultry

More Information

In the cellar

The grapes were de-stemmed and crushed. The juice was immediately pressed and cold settled for 2 days at 8°C. Thereafter the clear juice was racked off its lees and inoculated. After fermentation, the wine was left on the fine lees in stainless steel tanks for 3 months. Malolactic fermentation: None Wood ageing: None

In the vineyard

Situation: Banghoek Valley - East and North-South Facing Row Direction Altitude: 350m Distance from sea: Approximately 23.5km Soil Type: Gritty sand, scree covering granite, deposits of weathering products of granite Age of vines: 5 - 12 years Trellising: Vertical hedge Pruning: Cordon Irrigation: Drip Age of vines:15 years Trellising: Vertical hedge Pruning: Cordon Irrigation: Drip

Ageing

This wine can easily be enjoyed now, however, it can be aged for 3-7 years from date of vintage.

Cultivar

98% Sauvignon Blanc; 2% Cabernet Franc

Food Pairing

njoy with roast beef, venison or slow roast leg of lamb. On Le Pommier’s menu we suggest The Boerewors topped pizza, Oxtail Potjie or savoury and earthy chicken pie.

About the Wine Estate

Le Pommier is located on Helshoogte Pass, the main route between Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. The perfect base to explore this unique and most breathtaking region.

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