The Last Elephant 2022
The Last Elephant 2022
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Franschhoek Cellar — The Last Elephant 2022
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Tasting notes
The The Last Elephant from the Winery Franschhoek Cellar is a cuvée made from the grape varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, and Merlot.
Only the best grapes produced by the Winery each year were used for the The Last Elephant. The pleasant tannins create a complex yet smooth palate experience and a long-lasting finish.
The nose is impressive and shows aromas of black currant, juicy cherry, cedar wood, and cigar box. These aromas are complemented by raspberries and spices. On the palate, the wine is elegantly powerful.
The The Last Elephant tells the story of the elephants, which once roamed the mountains of the Winelands in Franschhoek.
He was aged for 12 months in French and American oak barrels.
Grape Variety
Chenin Blanc is a widely cultivated, old white wine grape variety that has been grown in France (in Anjou – Touraine) since the 9th century. Compared to other white wine grape varieties, this variety is very productive. This leads to a very high quality of the white wine when reduced on the vine.
In South Africa, Chenin Blanc is the most widely grown white wine grape variety. The reason for this is primarily the very high diversity. For example, there are "wild-growing" vines (so-called Bush Vines) that are usually not irrigated. For this reason, the vines penetrate very deep into the ground with their roots to reach water. These Chenin Blancs therefore have a stronger depth and complexity.
The grape variety can also be aged very fresh and fruity in stainless steel tanks, developing into a very nice summer wine. Through the Aged in oak barrels, one obtains very complex and full-bodied white wines. The aromas of Chenin Blanc wines range from peach, apricot, and tropical fruits to honey and melon.