The Winery Laibach of Stellenbosch of Western Cape

Winery Laibach
The winery offers 34 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is ranked in the top 185 of the estates of Western Cape.
It is located in Stellenbosch in the region of Western Cape

The Winery Laibach is one of the best wineries to follow in Stellenbosch.. It offers 34 wines for sale in of Stellenbosch to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Laibach Estate is a treasured vineyard gem located in the renowned wine region of Stellenbosch, South Africa. As part of the picturesque Stellenbosch wine route, this 50-hectare estate is surrounded by breathtaking panoramas of mountains and verdant valleys, providing the perfect setting for the production of world-class wines. The estate takes its name from the Laibach family, who has been passionate about viticulture and winemaking for generations. In perpetuating the family's commitment to an environmentally respectful production method, Laibach Estate's philosophy is to produce wines that capture the natural expression of the terroir. The mineral-rich granitic soil of the Stellenbosch region contributes to the exceptional quality of grapes grown on the estate. Laibach Estate is renowned for its powerful, elegant, and perfectly balanced red wines such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinotage. Additionally, their love for white wine is evident in their expert production of Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc. What sets Laibach Estate apart is its ecological approach to viticulture. Indeed, it is one of the first vineyards in South Africa to engage in biodynamic farming, a form of organic viticulture that takes lunar and planetary cycles into account. This method preserves the biodiversity of the soil, promoting balanced and sustainable viticulture. The wines of Laibach Estate are an honest reflection of the natural beauty of Stellenbosch, combined with artisanal winemaking.

Top Winery Laibach wines

Looking for the best Winery Laibach wines in Stellenbosch among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Laibach wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Laibach wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Winery Laibach

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Laibach

How Winery Laibach wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or vegetarian such as recipes of cantonese rice, tuna, goat cheese and mustard pie or salmon and goat cheese quiche.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Laibach

On the nose the white wine of Winery Laibach. often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or tropical and sometimes also flavors of citrus, butter or lime. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Laibach. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Laibach

  • 2012With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2022With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2021With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.78/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.77/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.75/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Laibach.

  • Chenin Blanc
  • Chardonnay
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Viognier

Discovering the wine region of Stellenbosch

The wine region of Stellenbosch is located in the region of Coastal Region of Western Cape of South Africa. We currently count 582 estates and châteaux in the of Stellenbosch, producing 3443 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Stellenbosch go well with generally quite well with dishes .

The top red wines of Winery Laibach

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Laibach

How Winery Laibach wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of sautéed pork with pineapple, lamb in a crown with spring vegetables or kefta.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Laibach

On the nose the red wine of Winery Laibach. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, microbio or vegetal. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Laibach. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Laibach

  • 2006With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.06/5
  • 2008With an average score of 4.01/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.91/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.86/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Laibach.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Pinotage
  • Petit Verdot
  • Pinot Noir
  • Cinsault

Discover the grape variety: Sauvignon blanc

Originally from Bordeaux, Sauvignon, or Sauvignon Blanc, is reputed to be one of the best French grape varieties for white wine. It is a white grape variety, not to be confused with Sauvignon Gris and its pale yellow color, or with Cabernet Sauvignon which produces red wines. Particularly famous thanks to Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc is cultivated as far as New Zealand, where it produces great wines whose reputation is well established.

The top sweet wines of Winery Laibach

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Laibach

How Winery Laibach wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, lean fish or fruity desserts such as recipes of shrimp with oyster sauce, mongolian pot or tarte tatin.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Winery Laibach

On the nose the sweet wine of Winery Laibach. often reveals types of flavors of citrus fruit.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery Laibach

  • 2010With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.50/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery Laibach.

  • Chenin Blanc

The word of the wine: Bordeaux futures

Bordeaux wines are expected 2 to 3 years before bottling. In the spring following the harvest, the wines are offered by the châteaux to the Bordeaux wine merchants via the brokers.

The top pink wines of Winery Laibach

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Laibach

How Winery Laibach wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of pork tongue with tomato sauce and pickles, couscous merguez or rabbit with prunes in my grandmother's style.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Laibach

On the nose the pink wine of Winery Laibach. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Laibach

  • 2018With an average score of 3.94/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.73/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.64/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.30/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Laibach.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Pinotage
  • Chenin Blanc

Discover the grape variety: Merlot

Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.

The top sparkling wines of Winery Laibach

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Winery Laibach

How Winery Laibach wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of game (deer, venison), shellfish or poultry such as recipes of duck breast with black figs, linguine with shrimp and spicy tomato sauce or croque madame.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Winery Laibach

On the nose the sparkling wine of Winery Laibach. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit.

The best vintages in the sparkling wines of Winery Laibach

  • 2012With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.40/5

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Winery Laibach.

  • Chenin Blanc
  • Pinotage

The word of the wine: Size

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Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Winery Laibach

Planning a wine route in the of Stellenbosch? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Laibach.

Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

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