{"product_id":"taaibosch-le-chant-rouge-2020-diners","title":"Taaibosch Le Chant Rouge 2020 (Diners)","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"1057\" data-start=\"575\"\u003eTaaibosch’s Le Chant project in the Polkadraai Hills brings together French winemaking heritage and South African terroir, under the ownership of the Oddo family. The vineyards sit on south- and south-west-facing slopes, exposed to steady cooling breezes from False Bay, which slow ripening and help preserve freshness and aromatic detail in the fruit. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1595\" data-start=\"1059\"\u003eSoils of decomposed granite and koffieklip contribute structure and minerality, while a commitment to organic farming encourages a more natural expression of site. Winemaking is deliberate but not heavy-handed: individual components are vinified separately before ageing in a combination of French oak barrels, foudre and concrete for around 24 months. The result is a blend that leans into elegance and balance rather than power - a composed, modern interpretation of a Cape Bordeaux-style wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1595\" data-start=\"1059\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1787\" data-start=\"1688\"\u003eColour:\u003cbr data-end=\"1702\" data-start=\"1699\"\u003eBright ruby with a clear, youthful rim, showing moderate depth rather than density.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1787\" data-start=\"1688\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2008\" data-start=\"1789\"\u003eNose:\u003cbr data-end=\"1801\" data-start=\"1798\"\u003eRed berries and plum lead, layered with floral notes, dried herbs and a gentle savoury edge. Hints of tomato leaf, spice and subtle oak develop with time in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2008\" data-start=\"1789\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2368\" data-start=\"2010\"\u003ePalate:\u003cbr data-end=\"2024\" data-start=\"2021\"\u003eMedium-bodied with a supple, refined texture. Juicy red and black fruit sits alongside fresh acidity, giving the wine lift and energy. Tannins are fine and lightly grippy, supporting the structure without dominating, while the blend brings both fruit generosity and a savoury, slightly herbal complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2368\" data-start=\"2010\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2477\" data-start=\"2370\"\u003eFinish:\u003cbr data-end=\"2384\" data-start=\"2381\"\u003eClean and persistent, tapering into notes of red fruit, spice and a gently savoury dryness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taaibosch Cellar","offers":[{"title":"750ml Bottle","offer_id":45221659967667,"sku":"RW2028BB47","price":167.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5195\/9731\/files\/TaaiboschLeChantRouge2020_Diners.jpg?v=1768465988","url":"https:\/\/www.wineofthemonth.co.za\/products\/taaibosch-le-chant-rouge-2020-diners","provider":"Wine of the Month","version":"1.0","type":"link"}