The Winery L'Ormarins is one of the world's great estates. It offers 25 wines for sale in of Franschhoek to come and discover on site or to buy online.
Looking for the best Winery L'Ormarins wines in Franschhoek among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery L'Ormarins 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 L'Ormarins wines with technical and enological descriptions.
How Winery L'Ormarins wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of sauté of veal with carrots, croque madame or duck breast with balsamic vinegar.
On the nose the sparkling wine of Winery L'Ormarins. often reveals types of flavors of cream, citrus or apples and sometimes also flavors of peach, green apple or lime.
Mythical South African valley founded by French Huguenots in 1688: Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz signatures as king reds — concentrated and velvety with blackcurrant, blackberry, plum, chocolate, eucalyptus and a spice touch, round tannins and a long finish. Historic Sémillon emblematic white (candied lemon, honey, wax) and ample Chardonnay as backup. Cap Classique sparkling of excellence. WO, sheltered Mediterranean climate, refreshing Atlantic breezes.
How Winery L'Ormarins wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of beef miroton, lamb tagine with olives and honey or seafood, chorizo and chicken paella from patou.
On the nose the pink wine of Winery L'Ormarins. often reveals types of flavors of peach, strawberries or melon and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit or red fruit.
Light, fresh reds with a clear robe, supple tannins and a tender mouth, featuring aromas of wild strawberry, raspberry, rose, peony and soft spices. The absolute pillar of Provençal rosés (Côtes de Provence AOC, Bandol rosé) to which it brings finesse and freshness, also a component of GSM blends in Côtes-du-Rhône and Languedoc. Also a single variety in South Africa where it is a parent of Pinotage. Historic southern French grape.
How Winery L'Ormarins wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of shepherd's pie (quebec!), gypsy sauce or croque madame.
On the nose the red wine of Winery L'Ormarins. often reveals types of flavors of earth, red fruit or black fruit and sometimes also flavors of non oak, oak or spices. In the mouth the red wine of Winery L'Ormarins. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Chemical stimulation that tightens the mucous membranes of the mouth and causes a sensation of harshness, which is characteristic of the presence of tannins. With time, the tannins lose their harshness and become softer.
How Winery L'Ormarins wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of tournedos with foie gras or truffle with cantal and saint-nectaire cheese.
On the nose the natural sweet wine of Winery L'Ormarins. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit or dried fruit.
Supple, sun-drenched reds with a deep ruby robe, smooth tannins and moderate acidity, with intense aromas of ripe red fruit (strawberry, raspberry, candied cherry), garrigue (thyme, bay), white pepper, kirsch and soft spice. Ample, warm palate. Absolute pillar of Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, Gigondas, Côtes-du-Rhône, Tavel rosé, Priorat DOQ, Rioja (as Garnacha) and star of naturally sweet wines (Banyuls, Maury, Rasteau). Autochthonous Mediterranean variety from Aragon.
How Winery L'Ormarins wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, spicy food or lean fish such as recipes of wok of pointed cabbage with shrimps and lemongrass bo bun style, chicken breast with curry and mushrooms or fideuà (spain).
On the nose the white wine of Winery L'Ormarins. often reveals types of flavors of microbio, tree fruit or citrus fruit. In the mouth the white wine of Winery L'Ormarins. is a with a nice freshness.
Unlike pumping over, the liquid part is completely removed from the tank before being poured over the marc. This allows for a better mixing of the solid particles and the juice.
Planning a wine route in the of Franschhoek? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery L'Ormarins.
Chameleon whites with taut acidity, ranging from mineral dry (Savennières, Vouvray sec) to off-dry and medium-sweet (Vouvray, Montlouis), sumptuous botrytised sweet (Quarts-de-Chaume, Bonnezeaux, Coteaux du Layon) and brilliant sparkling (Crémant de Loire, Vouvray brut). Aromas of quince, apple, honey, white flowers, beeswax and flint. An Anjou variety, also star of South Africa's Western Cape.
