Groot Constantia Gouverneurs Reserve 2019

 COLOUR, NOSE & PALATE

The flagship of the Estate shows layers of flavour on the nose, like black current, ripe plums, tobacco, dark chocolate, and toasted oak. The ripe fruit and subtle use of oak follows on the palate and is framed by a firm tannin structure.

WINEMAKING

The grapes were handpicked at 24 - 25°Balling and fermented in stainless steel tanks with regular pump overs during fermentation. The wine was left on the skins for four weeks after fermentation to maximise extraction and malolactic fermentation was allowed in stainless steel. The wine was matured for 15 months in 75% new, 15% 2nd fill and 10% 3rd fill 225 L French oak barrels before blending and bottling.

WINEMAKER

Boela Gerber