Groot Constantia CWG Gouverneurs Reserve 2018
55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Cabernet Franc
Wine of Origin Constantia
The backbone of this blend is Cabernet Sauvignon on free-draining gravel soil on a northerly facing slope. A big dollop of Cabernet Franc adds the aromatics and perfume to the blend. Both components were fermented in open top fermenters with regular punch-downs to maximise extraction. After the fermentation, the wines were pressed and aged in 75% new French oak for 15 months before the components were blended and bottled.
Tasting Notes: The wine shows richness with blueberry and blackberry aromas, a hint of floral perfume and subtle cedarwood flavours. The palate is powerful and fine tannins promise good ageing potential.
Drink over the next 10 years.
Winemaker: Boela Gerber
Price raised per case
- 6 x 750ml or equivalent
- Highest: R 8 750.00
- Lowest: R 7 500.00
- Average: R 8 318.00
Packaging
- Bottle Size 750ml
- Case Size: 6 x 750ml
- Cases Produced: 75
- Cases Auctioned 11
Analysis
- Alc: 14.00 vol%
- RS: 2.60 g/l
- TA: 5.90 g/l
- pH: 3.65