{"product_id":"plaisir-cabernet-sauvignon-2020","title":"Plaisir Cabernet Sauvignon 2020","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlaisir Cabernet Sauvignon 2020\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOVERVIEW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDiscover the \u003cb\u003ePlaisir Cabernet Sauvignon 2020\u003c\/b\u003e, a classically structured red from the Estate Range of the historic Plaisir estate, grown in the granite-rich soils of the Simonsberg, South Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLong known for its exceptional Cabernet terroir, the estate produces wines of depth, power and mountain purity. Showing blackcurrant, tobacco leaf and graphite, this Cabernet combines dark fruit concentration with elegant oak integration and firm tannins that give the wine presence and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHO IS IT FOR?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePerfect for lovers of structured, classic Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eFine dining and steak dinners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eWine lovers building a cellar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eFans of Bordeaux-style reds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA serious, age-worthy Cabernet from renowned Simonsberg terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDark ruby with blackish-purple tints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAromas:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlackcurrant, tobacco leaf and graphite, with red berry and plum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlum and prune notes alongside vanilla and dark chocolate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTexture:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull-bodied and structured, with firm tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong, with the presence and structure for ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFOOD PAIRING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePairs beautifully with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eBeef short rib\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eRibeye steak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eChargrilled lamb chops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eVenison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eOxtail stew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eHard aged cheese such as cheddar or Gruyère\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eServe at \u003cb\u003e16–18°C\u003c\/b\u003e in a Bordeaux-style red wine glass to fully express its character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSERVING TIPS \u0026amp; DETAILS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e 16–18°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIdeal Drinking Window:\u003c\/b\u003e 5–12 years from vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGlass Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Bordeaux-style red wine glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/b\u003e ~14–14.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Simonsberg, South Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVariety:\u003c\/b\u003e Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e Dry, structured Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Granite-rich soils of the Simonsberg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/b\u003e French oak maturation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRange:\u003c\/b\u003e Plaisir Estate Range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStorage:\u003c\/b\u003e Store horizontally in a cool, dark place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eACCOLADES AND REVIEWS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e⭐ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vivino.com\/plaisir-de-merle-cabernet-sauvignon\/w\/78343?year=2020\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Plaisir Reviews\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eVivino Rating: 3.8\/5\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe previous vintage (2019) of Plaisir Cabernet Sauvignon earned \u003cb\u003e4.5 Platter’s Wine Guide stars\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCelebrated for its blackcurrant fruit, firm tannins and ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFAQ's\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it oaked?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is matured in French oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it dry or sweet?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a dry, full-bodied red wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan it age?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Its firm tannins give it the structure to age for 5–12 years from vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat makes it unique?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt comes from the granite-rich soils of the Simonsberg, long known for exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat foods does it pair best with?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeef short rib, venison, steak and hard aged cheese pair exceptionally well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it suitable for gifting?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbsolutely. Its classic, age-worthy style makes it an excellent gift for Cabernet lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plaisir","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":55210673176903,"sku":"PLAI-CABS20Bottle","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Case (x6 Bottles)","offer_id":55210673209671,"sku":"PLAI-CABS20Case","price":156.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/9272\/4295\/files\/Product_Photos_Plaisir_1.jpg?v=1765727818","url":"https:\/\/potum.shop\/products\/plaisir-cabernet-sauvignon-2020","provider":"POTUM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}