Franco Lourens grew up among the vines in Paarl, South Africa. After graduating from the University of Stellenbosch, he worked with the emblematic Chris Alheit, at the head of a family domain that made the country’s wines famous. Over the years, he fell in love with the wealth and diversity of terroirs, climates and grapes in the Western Cape. That was when he decided to establish his own business, his own wines reflecting this plurality of flavours and locations, spanning all the landscapes he encountered, from mountains to plains through rivers. Franco Lourens, who works mainly with old vines, has become the king of blending, producing rich, concentrated, perfectly balanced wines that are in great demand throughout the country. Today, he holds a rightful place among South Africa’s leading wine producers.

These vines, located in the Stellenbosch region of South Africa, enjoy healthy, sustainable viticulture, allowing them to draw all the nutrients they need from the soil. This cuvée is an excellent blend of 33% Cinsault, 30% Grenache, 21% Syrah and 16% Carignan. Each plot is given specific care, according to its needs. In the cellar, vinification is carried out with minimal intervention. Spontaneous fermentations are performed using indigenous yeasts. The wine is then lightly filtered and bottled.
The rich red colour reveals a fresh, perfectly balanced bouquet of black fruit and spices. In the mouth, a pleasant balance stems from the fine tannins and the delicious fruity aromas, leading to a lingering, flavoursome finish. This wine offers great ageing potential.