Le Pommier Mac 2022
R165,00
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.
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Specifications
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.
