Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.11%
Residual Sugar 2.2 g/L
pH 3.33
Total Acidity 5.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Malbec
Malbec100%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil High potential tukulu soil, Poorer klapmuts soil
Estate Grown Yes
Sites 2 vineyard blocks
Grape Clone MC26, MC71
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Destemmed
Maceration 21 days
Oak Aging 12 months
Oak Details 27% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak27%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 300L French oak barrels
Extended Maceration Yes
Serving Temperature 18°C · 64°F
Production Details Grapes originated from 2 vineyard blocks on the estate, planted on Tukulu and Klapmuts soils with Vertical Shoot Positioning trellis systems and drip irrigation. Malbec clones MC26 and MC71 were used. Annual yield is between 7 and 10 tons/ha. Handpicked grapes from the different blocks were separately destemmed and whole berry fermented in stainless-steel tanks and French oak casks with twice-daily pump-overs. Total skin contact was 21 days before pressing. Malolactic fermentation and maturation followed in 300L French oak barrels for 12 months with 27% new oak incorporated.
Tasting Notes
Nose: dark chocolate, mineral, tobacco, mulberry, cassis, blueberry, blackberry, plum
Palate: plush chalky tannins, vibrant texture, fine aromatic finish, lingering length, creamy flinty texture
Food Pairing beef fillet, coq au vin
Producer Information
Website
Address
Blaauwklippen Wine Estate, R44 Strand Road, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 880 0133
Email
Owner
Consortium of South African businessmen (since 2017)
Cellarmaster
Narina Cloete