SA all-women team win 'Best Cabernet Sauvignon in the World'
South Africa is making history once again!
We love to see South Africans shine in their respective industries.
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Especially when they put SA on the international stage.
Whether music or sports, our country has stars in every category!
South Africa is also known for its beautiful vineyards, which produce some of the best wine in the world.
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And now another SA team have claimed an extremely prestigious title!
Devon Vallely in Stellenbosch has been cultivating vines on its slopes since the 18th century.
Perched at the top is the Le Grand Domaine vineyard that overlooks the Stellenbosch mountains. It’s here where Mosima Mabelebele, Debbie Thompson and Yolande van Staden have come together to create something great.
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The 2025 International Wine Challenge (IWC), hosted in London, is one of the most respected wine competitions in the world.
Le Grand Domaine competed against international contenders that include some of the most renowned regions such as Bordeaux, Napa and Australia.
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However, Le Grand Domaine reigned supreme with their Grand Vin de Stellenbosch “La Grande Sélection” Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 vintage taking the title for “Best International Cabernet Sauvignon”.
The judges described it as “dense, youthful colour. Cassis, blackcurrant, leafy black pepper and bouquet garni. Savoury, graphite lead, dark fruits with tar and mulberries over a tight, restrained, dry, lightly spiced finish.”
Sounds delicious!
The IWC award is a powerful endorsement of what we’re quietly accomplishing at Le Grand Domaine. This wine speaks of place, patience and the work that happens every day in the vineyard and cellar. It’s a proud moment, not just for us, our team, but for the broader South African wine community.
Owner and founder of Le Grand Domaine, Bernard Fontannaz says that they are very proud of their team for this outstanding result and their “Women Power Team”.
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