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Lourens Family Wines - Lua Ilse WO Piekenierskloof 2022

South Africa

Red

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Drink or Keep

95/100

James Suckling

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93/100

Vinous

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17/20

Jancis Robinson

South Africa
grenache
structured
long finish
vegetable tagine
superb

"Find South Africa in your glass with this harmonious, fruity wine, typical of Grenache!"

"Grenache Noir Lula Ilse Single Vineyard 2022 is aged in 300-liter French oak barrels. The pure bouquet presents aromas of raspberry coulis, white pepper and light touches of clove and black olive. The medium-bodied palate with supple tannins is very harmonious and precise, with a persistent, sophisticated finish that testifies to very assiduous winemaking. Superb. 2025-2040" (Vinous 2023)

Features

Estate

Lourens Family Wines

Cuvée

Lua Ilse WO Piekenierskloof

Vintage

2022

Designation

Piekenierskloof

Region

South Africa

Grape varieties

100% Grenache noir

Terroirs

Dryland vineyards

Viticulture

Reasoned

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

Fermented with indigenous yeasts, unfined, lightly filtered

Breeding

10 months in old French oak barrels

Alcohol content

14%

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Ruby-red colour, shiny disk

Nose

Sweet aromas of red fruits (strawberry, raspberry), hints of pepper and clove

Mouth

Fresh, saline attack, harmonious, contemplative structure, grainy tannins, crisp fruit aromas, peppery notes, long, precise finish.

Serve

AT 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with vegetable tagine, mushroom couscous, bobotie...

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Expert opinion

Jancis Robinson

Jancis Robinson

Rated wine (guide 2023 ) 17/20

About the wine:

Soft and broad with a salty aftertaste. Lots of grainy substance. Interesting wine. 2024-2029

Vinous A. Galloni

Vinous A. Galloni

Wine rated (guide 2023) 93/100

About the wine:

Grenache Noir Lula Ilse Single Vineyard 2022 is aged in 300-liter French oak barrels. The pure bouquet presents aromas of raspberry coulis, white pepper and light touches of clove and black olive. The medium-bodied palate with supple tannins is very harmonious and precise, with a persistent, sophisticated finish that testifies to very assiduous winemaking. Superb. 2025-2040

James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (guide 2024) 95/100

About the wine:

Seductive nose of wild strawberries, sour cherries, dried herbs and white pepper. Medium-bodied, with finely grained tannins and lively acidity. Luscious, crisp fruit aromas. Ethereal and harmonious. White pepper mingles and lifts the mid-palate through to the precise, long finish. For drinking or cellaring.

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