Alheit Vineyards - Cartology 2020
South Africa
White
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95/100
Tim Atkin
Cartology is an invitation to explore the Cape heritage through a blend of very old Chenin Blanc and Sémillon vines. This white reveals intense aromas of ripe pear, honey and citrus. Supported by excellent acidity on the palate and a floral touch, it's a real treat for the taste buds!
Features
Estate
Alheit Vineyards
Cuvée
Cartology
Vintage
2020
Designation
Western Cape
Region
South Africa
Grape varieties
90% Chenin blanc, 10% Sémillon
Terroirs
Parcels of Skurfberg, Perdeberg, Bottelary, False Bay and Botrivier for Chenin, La Colline (Franschhoek) for Semillon.
Viticulture
Reasoned
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Whole bunch pressing, fermentation on indigenous yeasts in concrete egg vats, amphorae, foudres and old barrels for 3 weeks to 11 months.
Breeding
12 months on lees, then 6 months in vats after blending
Alcohol content
13.29%
Tasting & pairing
Nose
Of kumquat, oats, honey and elderflower
Mouth
Fine and brilliant with a saline touch and great freshness
Serve
AT 10-12°C
Drink before
2029
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with salmon trout, crab, lobster poached in butter...
Alheit Vineyards
Western Cape
Expert opinion
Wine Spectator
Rated Domaine (2021 guide) Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator
Tim Atkin
Wine rated 95/ 100
Rated Domaine (2020 guide) Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4.3/5
on 3 reviews
Note and review by M. ROBERT K. Published on 06/05/2023
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Note and review by M. MATHIEU J. Published on 22/01/2023
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Note and review by Mme MARNIE D. Published on 05/10/2022
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