Lanzerac Le Général 2011

Name: Lanzerac Le Général 2011
Brand: Lanzerac
SKU: 32106

The Lanzerac Le Général is a limited barrel selection of the best red wine of a particular vintage. This full-bodied, Cabernet-based blend has deep colour. It offers layers of black and red berry aromas, hints of currant and cacao on the nose and delivers a well-rounded amalgam of berries and chocolate on the palate that lingers on the aftertaste.

Serve between 16º C - 20º C. Lanzerac Le Général will stand up well against Duck, Turkey, Roast Beef, Venison, Roast Lamb or simply to be enjoyed on its own

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variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 16% Pinotage, 9% Shiraz, 8% Malbec ]

winery : Lanzerac Wine Estate

winemaker : Wynand Lategan

wine of origin : Stellenbosch

analysis : alc : 14.68 % vol rs : 3.9 g/l pH : 3.55 ta : 6.0 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Full wooded

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

AWARDS

Michelangelo 2012 - Gold

ageing : The Le Général has the potential to mature over a five to ten year period and will only get better with time.

in the vineyard : The Lanzerac Le Général 2011 is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinotage, Shiraz and Malbec. Grapes for this red blend come from the best estate vineyards for each variety.

about the harvest: All harvesting and pruning is done by hand. Extreme care is taken not to damage grapes and only healthy grapes are picked. Harvesting of the 2011 vintage took place in from middle February to end of March.

in the cellar : This blend, made from 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 16% Pinotage, 9% Shiraz, and 8% Malbec was matured in a combination of new and 2nd fill 300ﺎ french oak barrels for a period of 20 months.

The five wines were individually fermented and matured before careful blending and bottling.

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