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Glen Carlou Grand Classique 2004

Colour: Deep red with an intense and brilliant hue.
Aroma: Sandalwood, cloves, fresh blackcurrant and dark bramble fruit.
Flavour: ripe tannins, full sweetness, clean intense blackberries and spice.
Finish: Lingering, elegant and balanced with mouth-filling complexity on the finish.
A classic blend in style we have been making since 1989. the 2004 vintage is smooth and rich with a prominent fruit character and ripe tannins.

Ideal with rich food and red meat dishes.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 10% Malbec, 7% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc ]

winery : Glen Carlou Vineyards

winemaker : David Finlayson

wine of origin : Paarl

analysis : alc : 14.5 % vol rs : 2.2 g/l pH : 3.40 ta : 6.4 g/l

type : Red style : Dry wooded

pack : Bottle closure : Cork

ageing : Optimum drinkability: 2010 - 2014

Enjoy now, but the classic structure will allow the wine to mature well for at least 10 years.

about the harvest: Harvested in January 2007.

in the cellar : Fermentation: 3-4 weeks fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Pumped over 3-4 times per day. 1-2 weeks maceration on skins.
Barrel ageing: 24 months in 40% new French oak (225 liter) and 60% 2nd fill French oak (225 liter)
Bottle date: April 2007

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