Classique Wine of Origin Stellenbosch
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Classique Wine of Origin Stellenbosch 150 cl
Classique Wine of Origin Stellenbosch by Eikendal Vineyards is a classic Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The individual components of the blend are vinified and matured separately. After 18 months of ageing in barriques, they are blended and returned to barrique for a further 6 months. The result is a powerful, well-structured Stellenbosch red with dark fruit, fine tannins and a long, persistent finish. In the glass, it displays an attractive deep red colour with brilliant highlights. The nose reveals an appealing bouquet of berries, chocolate and toasted oak. On the palate, it is powerful, structured and balanced, with fine tannins and a clear, lingering finish. The magnum format is particularly well suited to meals with larger groups, slower maturation and long-term cellaring.
Producer: Eikendal Vineyards, Stellenbosch
Eikendal Vineyards lies a few kilometres outside Stellenbosch, at the foot of the Helderberg. The estate has belonged to the Swiss Saager family since 1981 and combines South African terroir with precise, quality-focused winemaking. Its location in Stellenbosch, the influence of the nearby Atlantic Ocean and the diversity of its vineyard sites shape wines with fruit, structure and elegance. The vineyards are carefully managed, and the individual parcels are vinified separately. This allows Eikendal to bring the specific characteristics of each grape variety, site and vintage into the wines with precision. In blends such as Classique, the focus is particularly on achieving balance between fruit, structure, tannins and barrique ageing.
Classique Wine of Origin Stellenbosch 2019 in Detail
Aromas & Character (Bouquet & Palate)
Colour: Attractive deep red with brilliant highlights.
Aroma: Appealing bouquet of berries, chocolate and toasted oak.
Character: Powerful and well structured, with fine tannins and a long, persistent finish.
Food Pairing & Occasions
Pairs well with: Saddle of lamb, Chateaubriand, duck, grilled dishes and cheese platters.
Ideal for: Rich meat dishes, beef, lamb, duck dishes, grilled meats, mature cheese and meals with larger groups accompanied by a structured Stellenbosch red wine.
Further Recommendations & Categories
Classique Wine of Origin Stellenbosch is available in two bottle sizes:
FAQ
What stylistically defines Classique Wine of Origin Stellenbosch?
Classique Wine of Origin Stellenbosch is a powerful, well-structured Bordeaux blend from Stellenbosch. Berry fruit, chocolate, toasted oak, fine tannins and a long, persistent finish define its style.
How is Classique Wine of Origin Stellenbosch vinified?
The individual components of the blend are vinified and matured separately. After 18 months of ageing in barriques, they are blended and returned to barrique for a further 6 months. This creates a harmonious integration of fruit, structure, tannins and oak influence.
What role do the grape varieties play in Classique Wine of Origin Stellenbosch?
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc complement one another in this blend. Cabernet Sauvignon contributes structure, dark fruit and tannins, Merlot adds roundness and fruit, while Cabernet Franc can bring spice, freshness and aromatic precision.
What distinguishes the magnum bottle of Classique Wine of Origin Stellenbosch?
The magnum contains 150 cl and supports slower, more even maturation. It is particularly well suited to meals with larger groups, long-term cellaring and special occasions.
At what temperature should Classique Wine of Origin Stellenbosch be served?
16-18°C is ideal. At this temperature, the berry fruit, chocolate, toasted oak, fine tannins and powerful structure are expressed in balance.
How is Classique Wine of Origin Stellenbosch 2019 drinking now?
Classique Wine of Origin Stellenbosch 2019 is currently in a developed and harmonious drinking phase. The fruit, tannins, chocolate notes and oak influence are well integrated, while its ageing potential of 13+ years suggests further development ahead. It is showing very well now and should continue to gain harmony with proper cellaring.
What does Classique Wine of Origin Stellenbosch pair best with?
The wine pairs well with saddle of lamb, Chateaubriand, duck, grilled dishes and cheese platters. It is also well suited to beef, lamb, braised dishes, rich meat dishes and mature cheese.
What makes Stellenbosch particularly well suited to this blend?
Stellenbosch is one of South Africa’s most important wine regions. The combination of warmth, cooling influences, diverse vineyard sites and favourable ripening conditions supports red wines with fruit, structure, tannins and length.
What is the significance of barrique ageing for Classique Wine of Origin Stellenbosch?
Barrique ageing supports the structure of the blend and complements the berry fruit with notes of chocolate and toasted oak. By vinifying the individual grape varieties separately, blending them later and allowing for additional barrique maturation, each component can be brought into precise balance.
Discover Classique Wine of Origin Stellenbosch Magnum
Classique Wine of Origin Stellenbosch in magnum format is a South African red wine blend for lovers of structured wines with berry fruit, fine tannins and carefully judged barrique ageing. An excellent companion to saddle of lamb, Chateaubriand, duck, grilled dishes, cheese platters and shared meals with larger groups.
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