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Domaine Damascene - Syrah WO Swartland 2021

South Africa

Red

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94/100

Robert Parker

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93/100

James Suckling

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93/100

Vinous

South Africa
syrah
spicy
elegant
beautiful finish
duck breast

"Flavor and power in this exceptional South African wine!"

"The 2021 Syrah Swartland comes from predominantly schist soils. The bouquet is more powerful and floral than that of the Stellenbosch, with crushed iris flowers and peonies complementing scents of black plum and white pepper. The medium-bodied palate has more grip than Stellenbosch. It almost resembles a Cornas, with notes of black olive on the saline finish. This is Syrah with guts without compromising its elegance. 2025-2045" (Vinous 2023)

Features

Estate

Domaine Damascene

Cuvée

Syrah WO Swartland

Vintage

2021

Designation

Swartland

Region

South Africa

Grape varieties

100% Syrah

Terroirs

Granite and shale soils, warm Mediterranean climate, vineyards of Langkloof, Riebeek West Mountains and Leeuwenkuil

Viticulture

Reasoned

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

Whole bunch fermentation from 50 to 75% depending on the plot, using indigenous yeasts, in concrete vats and barrels.

Breeding

11 months in wooden vats, unglued, light filtration

Alcohol content

12,5%

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Ruby-red colour, shiny disk

Nose

Fruity and spicy effluvia, aromas of wild berries, cherry and raspberry, pure and floral bouquet, notes of pepper and plum skin.

Mouth

Elegant, mineral attack, well-structured, good acidity, powdery tannins, persistent black cherry finish.

Serve

AT 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Production

Produced in 4900 bottles and 50 magnums

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with mature Limousin prime rib, duck breast with honey, mussels à la Provençale...

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Expert opinion

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated (guide 2023) 94/100 (Wonderful wine)

About the wine:

Expressing a refined floral essence, Swartland Syrah 2021 offers a layered nose with savory spices and dark red fruit tones. More savory than Stellenbosch Syrah, Swartland Syrah has delicious mineral tension and a medium-bodied expression that offers fine-grained tannins on the gourmet finish. I think it will improve with time; please be patient. 2025-2040

Vinous A. Galloni

Vinous A. Galloni

Wine rated (guide 2023) 93/100

About the wine:

The 2021 Syrah Swartland comes from predominantly schist soils. The bouquet is more powerful and floral than that of the Stellenbosch, with crushed iris flowers and peonies complementing scents of black plum and white pepper. The medium-bodied palate has more grip than Stellenbosch. It almost resembles a Cornas, with notes of black olive on the saline finish. This is Syrah with guts without compromising its elegance. 2025-2045

James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (guide 2023) 93/100

About the wine:

It has aromas of pepper, raspberry, blackberry, clove and roasted herbs. Deliciously peppery and savory, it is medium-bodied with firm, fine-grained tannins. Elegant, concentrated and tight. Long-lasting. Best from 2024.

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