Fleur du Cap Laszlo 2015 is a rich, full-bodied wine. It shows concentrated aromas of cherry and red plums with hints of pencil shavings that develop into tobacco notes. The plush but firm tannins with ripe fruit flavours follow through onto the palate. Although the wine is very rich and appealing, it has wonderful length and aging potential.

THE VINEYARDS AND TERROIR
The Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Stellenbosch Kloof. The vineyard (clone CS46 on 101-14
rootstock) planted in 2001, is situated on a warmer east-western slope with cooling breezes
in the afternoon. The Merlot comes from Devonvale. The vineyard (clone M0348 on R110
rootstock) planted in 2003 is situated on a cool south-east facing slope. The Petit Verdot comes
from Stellenbosch Kloof. The vineyard (clone PR1058 on 101-14 rootstock) planted in 2002, is
situated on a south-west facing slope. The Malbec comes from a farm in Simondium / Paarl. The
vineyard (clone MC71 on R110 rootstock) planted in 2003 on a west-facing slope. The Cabernet
Franc comes from the same farm in Devonvale as the Merlot. The vineyard (clone CF1 on 101-14
rootstock) was also planted in 2003 on an east-west facing slope. Pest and disease control on
all our vineyards, is implemented according to the South African subjective IPW standards and
all our producers adhere to the strict WIETA accreditation. This is done to ensure full
sustainability throughout our entire supply chain and we pride ourselves being part of such an
ethical industry!
THE WINEMAKING
Fleur du Cap Laszlo 2015 is a rich, powerful blend of 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot,
20% Petit Verdot, 13% Malbec and 7% Cabernet Franc. Each vineyard block was harvested after
numerous visits to taste the grapes and evaluate the degree of ripeness. Once the grapes were
deemed to have optimum flavours and deep colour intensity in balance with the sugar and acidity,
the grapes were handpicked and carefully transported to the cellar. The berries were destemmed
and gently crushed. The must was fermented on the skins for 10 days, reaching a maximum
temperature of 28̊ C. The ferments were pumped over 3 times a day. After fermentation the wine
was pressed gently. The different varietal components were put into a combination of 1st and
2nd fill French oak barrels where the wine underwent natural malolactic fermentation. The wine
was subsequently racked and matured in the same barrels for 24 months. After extensive barrel
selection and blending trials, the final blend was selected. Prior to bottling the wine received a
gentle fining and after settling the wine was bottled without filtration.
WINEMAKER COMMENTS
Fleur du Cap Laszlo 2015, our Flagship Bordeaux-style Red Blend, is a rich, full-bodied wine.
It shows intense aromas of cherry and red plums with hints of pencil shavings that develop into
tobacco notes. The lush but firm tannins with ripe fruit flavours follow through onto the palate.
Although the wine is very rich and appealing, it has wonderful length and aging potential.