KWV The Mentors Petit Verdot 2019 vs Musar Jeune Rouge 2022
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £19.99 | £19.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | KWV | Chateau Musar |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Petit Verdot | Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah |
| Region | Stellenbosch | — |
| Country | South Africa | Lebanon |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
KWV The Mentors Petit Verdot 2019
KWV The Mentors Petit Verdot is a concentrated and elegant red wine from Stellenbosch, showing the full expression of this bold varietal. The nose is perfumed with cranberries, sweet spice, black olives, and a hint of aniseed. On the palate, rich plums and dark cherries mingle with well-integrated grippy tannins, leading to a long, intense, and lasting finish. Why You'll Love It This is a rare opportunity to experience 100% Petit Verdot, a grape typically used in small amounts in Bordeaux blends. KWV's meticulous approach includes hand-harvesting, careful sorting, and 18 months of ageing in French oak barrels (70% first-fill), creating a wine of remarkable concentration and elegance. The result is a bold, structured wine with exceptional depth and complexity that showcases the unique character of Stellenbosch terroir. Silver medal winner at the International Wine Challenge. Meet the Producer KWV is a leading South African winery known for producing terroir-driven wines that showcase the unique character of Stellenbosch. The Mentors series highlights the winery's finest varietals, crafted with precision and care to achieve expressive and structured wines. Production Grapes are hand-harvested at optimal ripeness and meticulously sorted in the cellar. After two days of cold maceration, the juice is inoculated with a selected yeast strain. Fermentation lasts approximately six days, with regular pump-overs to extract colour, flavour, and structure. The wine is racked off the skins, settled, and transferred to barrels for malolactic fermentation. The wine is aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, 70% of which are first-fill. During this period, the wine is carefully racked twice to ensure clarity and balance, producing a polished and harmonious finish. Tasting Notes Intense ruby in colour, the wine opens with aromas of cranberries, sweet spice, black olives, and aniseed. The palate is rich and juicy, with dark cherries, plums, and well-integrated tannins, culminating i
Musar Jeune Rouge 2022
Chateau Musar Jeune Rouge is a vibrant, unoaked red wine from organically certified vineyards in the western Bekaa Valley, grown at 1,000 metres above sea level. Blending Cinsault , Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon from younger vines, it delivers classic Musar character in a fresher, more approachable style designed for early enjoyment. Why You'll Love It The Musar Jeune range was created to showcase the Bekaa Valley's extraordinary terroir in a more immediate, fruit-driven style. Unoaked and unfiltered, following the same non-interventionist philosophy as the Grand Vin, Jeune Rouge is all about freshness, vibrancy, and drinkability. It is the perfect introduction to Chateau Musar for those new to the estate, and a reliable everyday bottle for those who already know it well. Vineyard & Production Sourced from organically certified vineyards in the western Bekaa Valley at 1,000 metres altitude, where the combination of altitude, limestone soils, and the Bekaa's continental climate produces grapes of natural freshness and intensity. The grapes are fermented in concrete vats at 27-29°C using a non-interventionist approach. The wine is unoaked and unfiltered, preserving the purity and character of the fruit. Tasting Notes Deep purple-beetroot in colour. The nose is dominated by fresh red fruits, strawberries, and cherries, with savoury, earthy depth and hints of spice and black pepper. On the palate, it is elegant and layered with a lively freshness. Designed for early enjoyment but with the structure to develop further with careful ageing. Perfect Pairings Versatile and food-friendly, pairing beautifully with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, lamb dishes, and mezze. Also excellent alongside spiced Middle Eastern cuisine, lentil dishes, or simply enjoyed on its own slightly chilled. The Blend Cinsault 50%, Syrah 35%, Cabernet Sauvignon 15%
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