Le Chant

Alcohol percentage: 13.5%

Grape variety:
38% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Shiraz, 2% Sangiovese; matured for 13 months in French oak.

Vintage:
Le Chant is a 100 hectare estate in Polkadraai, on the west side of Stellenbosch, owned by the Odo family who also own the renowned Taaibosch nearby. It’s produced from a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, with a dash of Sangiovese, sourced from bought in grapes (grown on a pergola trellising system), also on the Helderberg.

‘Technical director’ is the affable and brilliant Schalk-Willem Joubert, who was previously in charge at Rupert & Rothschild in Franschhoek; winemaker is Petri Venter.

Old Bridge rating:
Medium-bodied, rather sophisticated Bordeaux-blend, spiced up by the Sangiovese. The result is very reminiscent of wines from Bolgheri, on the Tuscan coast.

Please note the last day for guaranteed Christmas delivery is the 19th of December. After this date we unfortunately cannot guarantee that your order will arrive in time for Christmas.