Le Bonheur | Merlot | 2020
Le Bonheur | Merlot | 2020
The main component of grapes selected for this wine was sourced from the oldest Merlot vineyard on the estate from vines planted in 1985. The best Merlot vineyards were selected and vinified seperately. The grapes were cooled, with cold extraction taking place before fermentation. Delicate extraction took place in stainless steel tanks, with daily, light pumpovers. The final blend was created after 18 months in 300 liter French oak barrels.
Nose & palate
Ripe cherries, blackcurrant and cedarwood, with subtle hints of potpourri and dark chocolate.
Pairing
Spaghetti Bolognese or a grilled lamb rump.
About Le Bonheur
Led by winemaker William Wilkinson, Le Bonheur expresses the deep heritage of South African winemaking from four main soil types across a variety of aspects and slopes of Klapmuts Hill, with some of the oldest Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon plantings in Stellenbosch.
Named by its French Huguenot owners in the 1700s, Le Bonheur translates to “happiniess,” and we think you’ll feel the same when drinking these authentic, full bodied, and classically-style wines.
