{"product_id":"lanzerac-le-general-2022","title":"Lanzerac Le General 2022","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"summary entry-summary\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"summary-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"post-content woocommerce-product-details__short-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the First World War, the owner of this beautiful Stellenbosch wine farm renamed it Lanzerac, in honour of the renowned French General Lanrezac. This war veteran was famous for his aggressive attitude and determination during the Aisne-Marne battle in 1918, which marked the series of offensives that finally won the Allied Forces the war. That is where the name Le Général is derived from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ‘Left Bank Blend”, made from 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 10% Malbec and 6% Petit Verdot, was matured in a combination of new and 2nd fill 300 litre French oak barrels for a period of 20 months. The 4 varietals were individually fermented and matured before careful blending and bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis full-bodied Cabernet-based blend announces vanilla and nutmeg spice before a flood of dark berries, cooked plums and blackcurrants assail the palate. Dark chocolate and hints of smoke is supported by sturdy smooth tannins and an endless finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Suggestions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy this wine with an herb and pepper crusted rib of beef, braised lamb shoulder with fennel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eLe Général is a suitably serious, even patrician blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot and8% each of Malbec and Petit Verdot from the cooler Jonkershoek Valley. Framed by 40% newFrench oak, it has ample colour and concentration, damson, blueberry and blackcurrant fruitand a firm, brooding finish. 2027-32\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e.\" 92 points Tim Atkin MW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vindependents","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55346180260219,"sku":"LeGeneral","price":36.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/8388\/7652\/files\/Image_Editor_d470cd85-ca25-42dc-9946-f7c93e761057.png?v=1712827712","url":"https:\/\/nywines.co.uk\/products\/lanzerac-le-general-2022","provider":"NYWines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}