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Table 11
Cape Chamonix Rouge 2021
South Africa, Franschhoek
Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot
RRP: £18.15
ABS Main Portfolio
Description
The grapes are handpicked and will undergo sorting on tables before the whole bunches are destemmed and fermented in stainless steel, wooden fermenters for 2-3 weeks.The wine matures for 12 months in older French oak barrels. : The Rouge shows a deep ruby colour with garnet highlights. The generous bouquet suggests blackcurrant, with scents reminiscent of red berries, spices and vanilla. The wine is amply structured; full, round and smooth on the palate with rich fruit and length of flavour. 35% Petit Verdot, 28.5% Merlot, 22% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9.5% Malbec, 5% Cabernet Franc
Certifications
Alcohol
14.0%
Analytical data
dry
2.37 g/l residual sugar
6.09 g/l acidity