{"product_id":"2021-lanzerac-le-general-14-5","title":"2021 Lanzerac Le General","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2020 Lanzerac Le Général is a masterful Left Bank-style blend, marrying 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 10% Malbec and 6% Petit Verdot. Crafted from estate’s finest vineyards, this limited Heritage Range release reveals complex dark fruit and elegant spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLe Général stands out for its careful varietal selection and aging that refine the structured tannins and underscore nuances of vanilla and nutmeg. A collector’s red for those seeking power, polish and remarkable ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach variety is hand-harvested, destemmed and fermented separately. Following malolactic conversion, the components mature in French oak barrels - 40% new - for 20 months. Final blending and gentle fining precede bottling to preserve the wine’s natural vibrancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePairing Suggestions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe alongside herb-crusted rib of beef or braised lamb shoulder with fennel and orange. For dessert, dark chocolate fondant with cocoa sorbet highlights its rich blackcurrant and spice profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Note:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLe Général 2020 presents a fragrant bouquet of cassis, cooked plum and dark berries, followed by layers of dark chocolate, smoke and clove. Full-bodied and gracefully tannic, it finishes with an enduring, savoury spice.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJonkershoek Valley, Stellenbosch, South Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBlend:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lanzerac","offers":[{"title":"75cl","offer_id":55644688646522,"sku":"DL0921RA","price":38.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0624\/7229\/0498\/files\/2020-lanzerac-le-general-caviste-wine-6962927.jpg?v=1752820217","url":"https:\/\/caviste.co.uk\/products\/2021-lanzerac-le-general-14-5","provider":"Caviste Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}