Waterford EstateThe Library Collection BB
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 4 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Petit Verdot and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).
Taste structure of the The Library Collection BB from the Waterford Estate
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the The Library Collection BB of Waterford Estate in the region of Western Cape is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with The Library Collection BB
Pairings that work perfectly with The Library Collection BB
Original food and wine pairings with The Library Collection BB
The The Library Collection BB of Waterford Estate matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of fleischnacka leaf, oriental stew with couscous or duck aiguillettes.
Details and technical informations about Waterford Estate's The Library Collection BB.
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 The Library Collection BB from Waterford Estate are 0, 2012
Informations about the Waterford Estate
The Waterford Estate is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 45 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: Chaptalization
The addition of sugar at the time of fermentation of the must, an ancient practice, but theorized by Jean-Antoine Chaptal at the dawn of the 19th century. The sugar is transformed into alcohol and allows the natural degree of the wine to be raised in a weak or cold year, or - more questionably - when the winegrower has a harvest that is too large to obtain good maturity.
