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Alheit Vineyards - Western Cape Cartology 2021

South Africa

White

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South Africa
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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! - Very limited quantities!

Features

Estate

Alheit Vineyards

Cuvée

Cartology

Vintage

2021

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%

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

2030

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with salmon trout, crab, lobster poached in butter...

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Expert opinion

Wine Spectator

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Rated Domaine (2021 guide) Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator

Tim Atkin

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Wine rated (2022 guide) 95/100

Rated Domaine (2020 guide) Recommended

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Note and review by M. LAURENT R. Published on 26/08/2023

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Note and review by M. PIERRE D. Published on 30/05/2023

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