Western Cape, South Africa
BLANKbottle Jaa-Bru 2023
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Ratings
Tim Atkin MW: 93
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Composition
Malbec
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Glass
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Vessel
Older French oak small barrel
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Alcohol content
14.0
Tasting Notes
“Jaaaa Bru?” is South African slang for “Yes, my brother?” and this is the warm way I get greeted every time I phone the farmer who farms this vineyard. Jaaaa Bru, a 100% Malbec . Both grow on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountain - not facing the ocean as one might expect, but rather Stellenbosch, making these vineyards quite unique. Malbec is a strange-looking grape when it’s ripe. When we pick, it always appears unripe. The berries are soft and juicy and the flesh is green in colour. We ferment this wine without any stems and age it in older French Oak barrels for less than a year. It produces an extracted, yet fresh and complex wine. Phonetically speaking, if you translate “Malbec” from Afrikaans to English, it literally means “crazy mouth”. And that was quite clearly the inspiration behind the label. - Winemaker' notes
Our cold-chain delivery process
Our cold-chain delivery process
The Great Domaines cold chain promise: from the vineyard to your glass
At Great Domaines, we're passionate about delivering wines in perfect condition. Our meticulous cold chain process ensures that every bottle arrives at your doorstep just as the winemaker intended.
Why Our Cold Chain Matters
Our cold chain is an unbroken logistics chain, but it’s also our commitment to excellence. By maintaining optimal temperature from vineyard to cellar, we preserve the nuanced flavours, aromas, and ageing potential of each wine.When you uncork a bottle from Great Domaines, you're tasting the wine exactly as the winemaker envisioned. We don’t just want to sell wine, we want to deliver an excellent experience along with a story, and a moment of perfection.
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Delivery policy
Delivery policy
Safe delivery, every time. We ship all wines in secure packaging, with full insurance coverage. Johannesburg deliveries come straight from our cellars. Expect your order within 2–5 business days. For more details, see our delivery policy.
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