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Lanzerac Le Général 2019

South Africa, Stellenbosch
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec
Super premium
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Zia van Rooyen du Toit (attending)
Marketing Director, Lanzerac

Description

The Lanzerac Le Général is a classical Medoc style blend. The grapes for each variety used in this blend came from the estate’s best vineyards. All harvesting and pruning was done by hand with extreme care taken to not damage the grapes resulting in only healthy grapes being picked This ‘Left Bank Blend” was matured in a combination of new and 2nd fill 300 litre French oak barrels for a period of 20 months. The 4 varietals were individually fermented and matured before careful blending and bottling. This full-bodied Cabernet-based blend announces vanilla and nutmeg spice before a flood of dark berries, cooked plums and blackcurrants assail the palate. Dark chocolate and hints of smoke is supported by sturdy smooth tannins and an endless finish.

Awards

4.5 stars Platter's South African Wine Guide

92 pts Tim Atkin

Certifications

Vegan
IPW

Alcohol

14.0%

Analytical data

dry

1.8 g/l residual sugar
6.5 g/l acidity
3.54 pH

Color

Apparent color: darkRed
Intensity: deep

Aromas

Aroma intensity: intense
Fruit: moderate
Floral: minimal
Spice: moderate
Wood: moderate

Taste

Acidity: low
Body: full
Tannins: moderate

Bottling

Size: 0.750l

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