Grand Domaine Grand Vin de Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot 2020
| Producer | Grand Vin de Stellenbosch |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Stellenbosch |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Body / Style | Big & Bold |
| Grape Blend | Mainly Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, plus small percentages of Cabernet Franc & Petit Verdot |
| Bottle Size (ml) | 750 |
| % Abv | 14.5 |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Special Features | Vegan |
| Extra Info | Structured Stellenbosch Bordeaux blend |
| Food Pairing Guide | Pairs well with steak, lamb, roasted pork, rich pasta dishes or hard cheeses. |
PRODUCER
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.
VINIFICATION
The grapes were crushed, destemmed and cold-soaked for two days prior to inoculation, with fermentation peaking at 28°C and regular, controlled pumpovers extracting colour and tannin structure. Following extended maceration and gentle pressing, malolactic fermentation took place in both barrel and tank.
