Winery Glen CarlouGrande Classique Reserve
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Malbec and the Petit Verdot.
This wine generally goes well with pork, poultry or beef.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
Food and wine pairings with Grande Classique Reserve
Pairings that work perfectly with Grande Classique Reserve
Original food and wine pairings with Grande Classique Reserve
The Grande Classique Reserve of Winery Glen Carlou matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of lomo saltado, endives with ham or stuffed duck or goose neck.
Details and technical informations about Winery Glen Carlou's Grande Classique Reserve.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Grande Classique Reserve from Winery Glen Carlou are 2010, 2008, 0, 2009
Informations about the Winery Glen Carlou
The Winery Glen Carlou is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 67 wines for sale in the of Paarl to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Paarl
South African star at the foot of the granite rock (60 km north of Cape Town): Shiraz reigns in reds — powerful and sun-soaked with notes of blackberry, plum, black pepper, spices and a smoky touch, sturdy tannins. Structured Cabernet and Pinotage complement. Chenin Blanc king of whites — ample and lively with notes of honey, yellow fruit, candied citrus and white flowers, age-worthy acidity. Renowned Rhône-style blends.
The wine region of Western Cape
Cradle of South African wine. Signature Chenin Blanc (Steen, 20%) in ample, fresh whites with notes of quince, yellow apple, honey and acacia flower, from crisp dry to sweet. Sharp, iodised Sauvignon Blanc (Walker Bay, Constantia), balanced Chardonnay. Reds: emblematic Pinotage with roasted aromas (coffee, plum, smoke), firm Cabernet Sauvignon, spicy Syrah.
The word of the wine: Density per hectare
Number of vines per hectare. For the same yield, a vine planted with 3,000 vines per hectare bears many more bunches (per vine) than a vine planted with 10,000. The grapes will therefore be less rich in sugar and polyphenols (tannins, aromas...).
