Winery LourensfordSauvignon Blanc
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, shellfish or goat cheese.
Taste structure of the Sauvignon Blanc from the Winery Lourensford
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Sauvignon Blanc of Winery Lourensford in the region of Western Cape is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Sauvignon Blanc of Winery Lourensford in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or spices.
Food and wine pairings with Sauvignon Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with Sauvignon Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with Sauvignon Blanc
The Sauvignon Blanc of Winery Lourensford matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or goat cheese such as recipes of lobster in court-bouillon, quiche with bacon and gruyère cheese or tagliatelle with pesto, goat cheese and bacon.
Details and technical informations about Winery Lourensford's Sauvignon Blanc.
Discover the grape variety: Courbu blanc
Structured, aromatic dry and sweet whites with a pale golden robe, an ample palate and preserved acidity of signature yellow fruits (pear, peach, apricot), candied citrus, honey, white flowers (acacia) and spiced notes. Fine ageing and cellaring potential. Essential component of Jurançon AOC (dry and passerillage sweet), Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh AOC and Béarn AOC. Native French grape of Béarn, signature of Pyrenean whites.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Sauvignon Blanc from Winery Lourensford are 2015, 2010, 2017, 2016 and 2014.
Informations about the Winery Lourensford
The Winery Lourensford is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 87 wines for sale in the of Stellenbosch to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Stellenbosch
Showcase of the South African vineyard: signature Cabernet Sauvignon as king red — structured and age-worthy with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and a menthol touch, firm tannins. Emblematic national Pinotage (created 1925) opulent and smoky (blackberry, coffee, leather). Fleshy Shiraz, supple Merlot as complement. Vibrant Chenin Blanc, ample Chardonnay and lively Sauvignon in whites.
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: Vent (taste of)
A defect that characterizes a wine exposed to the air, and which has lost its aromatic qualities.
