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LABORIE CELLARS
A timeless pearl in Paarl
At
KWV's prestigious Paarl property, Laborie has produced a
number of coveted award winning wines. After
many years as an officially recognised estate, Laborie now operates as a
private cellar in the grounds of this stunning three hundred years
old historic Manor House. Architecturally one of the most important in the
valley and a most exquisite
setting, in which to enjoy wine
tasting in the winelands!
Notes
for wine aficionados
Laborie Chardonnay 2003
The wet winters and
warm summers of Paarl are usually tempered by cool ocean breezes, which
drift over the mountain benefiting the chardonnay grapes, grown in
weathered granite and clovelly from Paarl Mountain. These were harvested
at optimum sugar level of 22.8ºB 60% were fermented in 300 litre
French Oak barrels and blended with 40% tank fermented
wine.
This delightful
Laborie Chardonnay, a medium to full bodied wine, has a subtle crispness
with a creamy aftertaste that hints of citrus and tropical fruits. The
French Oak barrels add complexity to this fine chardonnay and the wine
has a maturation potential of 8 years.
  
Laborie Blanc
de Blanc 2000
Among
the new releases from Laborie is a superb sparkling wine made in traditional
Champagne style from 100% Chardonnay grapes. The Laborie Blanc de
Blanc, served well chilled, is a special occasion wine echoing a great
tradition.
Complex with a
robust character, Laborie
Blanc de Blanc, has spent three years on the
lees. It has a crisp refreshing nose, is well-balanced and has a fine
sparkle. The Blanc de Blanc is full bodied with creamy mousse, a light
toast/biscuit flavour
on the pallet and a perfect dry lingering aftertaste.
Pineau de
Laborie 2000
Pineau
de Laborie is a luxurious and luscious dessert wine, perfect to serve
with a fine dessert or sip with good cheeses and accompany with seasonal
fruits. This
wine with its velvety appeal and rich aromas is an outstanding
product.
The
pinotage grapes were harvested at 23ºB using a wild yeast, then
fermented down to 6ºB. The juice was fortified to 17% alcohol/vol
using a house-distilled potstill brandy from pinotage. The result
is a 100% pinotage dessert wine that is one of the very special
timeless wines of the Laborie Cellar.
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Laborie Shiraz
2002
The
Laborie Shiraz, with its ripe fine tannins, has subtle spicy fruit hints
and a bright colour, which is a result of virus free clones.
The
Shiraz grapes were grown in the wet winters and warm summers of Paarl in
the weathered granite of hutton and clovelly soils. A climate which is
tempered by the cool ocean breezes sweeping over the mountains. The
grapes were harvested above 23ºB, the juice was fermented dry on the
skins and matured in 300 litre oak barrels. There was no
filtration.
Laborie Alambic
Brandy 2000
In
November 1997 Laborie proudly released their Alambic brandy, a first to
enter the market from Laborie estate. The brandy with a base wine of
chardonnay, has had a double distillation in a copper
potstill. It was barrel matured for 5 years resulting in a brandy of
great distinction, which has received an excellent reception. Exclusive to the
estate, this is a limited addition.
KWV
INTERNATIONAL
P.O. Box 528, Suider Paarl, 7624
South Africa
Tel: +27 (21) 807-3900 Fax: +27 (21) 807-3095
E-mail: customer@kwv.co.za
Website: www.kwv-international.com
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