€39.95*
Available, delivery time: 2-5 days
- Dark fruit with cedar and herbal notes
- Opulent red wine with velvety tannin structure
- Awarded by the John Platter Wine Guide and Tim Atkin
This noble cuvée of Cabernet Sauvignon (60%), Petit Verdot (20%), Merlot (10%) and Malbec (10%) reveals impressive purity and richness from the very first sip. Flavours of ripe cherry, blueberry, plums and apricots dominate the palate. The wine presents itself as opulent and multi-layered, with a pleasant touch of spicy notes before finishing with structured, velvety tannins.
Aged for 18 months in French oak, the Plaisir Grand Plaisir is the perfect partner for matured beef, game dishes or herb-crusted rack of lamb. It also pairs beautifully with dark chocolate or savoury dishes featuring rosemary and thyme.
Awards
- Jg. 2020
- 4.5 John Platter Stars, Tim Atkin 93 Points
- Jg. 2018
- 4.5 John Platter Stars, Decanter Gold, Veritas Silver, Tim Atkin 93 Points
- Jg. 2017
- 4.5 John Platter Stars, IWSC Bronze
- Vintage
- 2020
- Winery
- Plaisir
- Grape Variety
- Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot
- Grape Composition
- Cabernet Sauvignon (60%), Petit Verdot (20%), Merlot (10%), Malbec (10%)
- Bottle Top
- Cork
- Origin
- South Africa
- Appellation
- Paarl
- Price
- €39.95*
- Price/Liter
- €53.27*
- Filling Quantity
- 0,750 l
- Alcohol Strength
- 14,5 % Vol.
- Acidity
- 5,3 g/l
- Residual Sugar
- 2,6 g/l
- In the Cellar
- Matured in French oak for 18 months.
- Serve at
- 16-18 °C
- Best Before
- 2030
- Allergen
- Contains Sulphite
- Producer
- Plaisir, R 45, 7670 Simondium, South Africa
- Importer
- CAPREO GmbH- Gildeweg 10- 46562 Voerde- Germany
- Food Business Operator
- CAPREO GmbH, Gildeweg 10, 46562 Voerde, Germany
Plaisir: French flair at the Cape
Plaisir wines are fruity, spicy and complex
Plaisir is Conservation Champion of the WWF
In addition to the expressive wines that tantalise the senses, Plaisir has plenty to offer for the eyes. The Manor House, built in 1764, is one of the earliest and finest examples of unique Cape Dutch architecture, and the Water Mill – a replica of the historic mill created by Jacob Marais for his wife Maria in the 18th century – are architecturally interesting structures and keep the history of the estate alive to this day. This is also true of the wine cellar, built in 1993, which echoes many symbolic elements. Particularly striking are the gargoyles in the shape of griffins on the walls, which are supposed to ward off evil spirits, and the doves on the windows are a sign of peace and the new South Africa. The griffin – a mythical creature that is half eagle and half lion – also adorns the winery's logo. According to legend, a griffin guards great treasures and can thus be understood as the guardian over the vineyards of Plaisir. By combining the farsightedness of the eagle and the courage of the lion, the animal embodies the visions of previous generations on the one hand and serves as a signpost for the future on the other. To ensure this future, Plaisir is committed to flora and fauna and is one of only 38 wine estates in the Cape to have been awarded the coveted status of Conservation Champion by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).