Alheit Vineyards - Franschoeck Monument Semillon 2021
South Africa
White
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97/100
Tim Atkin
Monument Semillon, made from 100% Semillon, is expressive on the nose, with notes of flowers, tangerine, wax and dried herbs. Extremely textured and complex, the palate offers an intense, sharp finish. For the winemaker, it's a modest door to a very large and ornate room... to be discovered! - Very limited quantities!
Features
Estate
Alheit Vineyards
Cuvée
Monument Semillon
Vintage
2021
Designation
Franschhoek
Region
South Africa
Grape varieties
100% Sémillon
Viticulture
Reasoned
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Whole bunch pressing, settling, racking, fermentation in old barrels for 1 month.
Breeding
18 months on lees in barrels, then bottled without fining
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Attractive deep golden color
Nose
Expressive floral and mandarin notes, wax and dried herbs
Mouth
Extremely textured and complex, intense, sharp finish
Serve
AT 10-12°C
Drink before
2031
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with cod accras, langoustine brochettes, rack of pork with apricots, veal blanquette with mushrooms, Crottin de Chavignol or Chabichou du Poitou...
Alheit Vineyards
Franschhoek
Expert opinion
Wine Spectator
Rated Domaine (2021 guide) Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator
Tim Atkin
Wine rated (2022 guide) 97/100
Rated Domaine (2020 guide) Recommended
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