Alheit Vineyards - Western Cape Cartology 2022
South Africa
White
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Drink or Keep
95/100
Tim Atkin
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94/100
James Suckling
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93/100
Wine Spectator
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92/100
Vinous
"A blend of excellent quality, a testament to the great talent of this winemaker!
"It was a vintage that allowed us to show what we could do," said Chris Alheit of the 2022 season. And that's exactly what happened. It's a brilliant cuvée of chenin blanc, sourced from ten different vineyards. Showing plenty of energy from early-harvested grapes on granitic soils, it has aromas of fennel, fynbos and lanolin, flavors of citrus, green herbs and wet stone, and good aging potential, despite the heat of the vintage." (Tim Atkin 2023)
Features
Estate
Alheit Vineyards
Cuvée
Cartology
Vintage
2022
Designation
Western Cape
Region
South Africa
Grape varieties
92% Chenin blanc, 8% Sémillon
Terroirs
Parcels of Skurfberg, Perdeberg, Bottelary, False Bay and Botrivier for Chenin, La Colline (Franschhoek) for Semillon, most of the vines are between 40 and 50 years old.
Viticulture
Reasoned
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Whole-cluster pressing, fermentation on indigenous yeasts in concrete vats, amphorae and old barrels of various sizes, between 3 weeks and 11 months depending on the parcels.
Breeding
12 months on lees, then 6 months in vats after blending
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Straw yellow with golden highlights
Nose
Fresh bouquet of almond, lemon, gourmand aromas of mango and apricot, hints of fennel.
Mouth
Waxy, compact attack, flavors of stone fruit, citrus, notes of wet stone, soft, mineral finish.
Serve
AT 10-12°C
Drink before
2035
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with pork filet mignon, baked turbot with muscadet sauce, sautéed poultry...
Alheit Vineyards
Western Cape
Expert opinion
Wine Spectator
Rated (guide 2023) 93/100 (Outstanding wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2021) Recommended (wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
About the wine:
Primarily composed of Chenin Blanc and 8% Semillon, Cartology 2022 immediately impresses with its fantastic balance and weight, offering succulent aromas of lemon, almonds and citrus blossom. Medium-bodied and with 13% alcohol, the palate is fresh, clean and mineral with a subtly spicy underpinning before displaying a mouthwatering finish. Just over 27,000 bottles were produced after resting in a mix of cement vats, old foudres and old casks. 2024-2037
Vinous A. Galloni
Wine rated (guide 2023) 92/100
About the wine:
Cartology 2022 is whole-cluster pressed, with no sulfur added, and five months in tank on fine lees. It has a very pure bouquet of yellow plum, egg white and candle wax. It unfolds beautifully in the glass. The palate is well-balanced with a lively opening, citrus-fresh with notes of orange peel and lime. Alheit mentioned how difficult it was to get acidity, but I think he succeeded here. Excellent, even if I don't consider it the best vintage ever made. 2024-2035
James Suckling
Wine rated (guide 2023) 94/100
About the wine:
Wonderfully concentrated, this white presents aromas of fresh apricots, waxed lemons, crushed stones and green mangoes, with a touch of jasmine and lime. The palate is medium-bodied, compact and waxy. Wonderful length and composition, with lingering notes of perfectly ripe stone fruit. 92% chenin blanc and 8% semillon. For drinking or cellaring.
Tim Atkin
Wine rated (guide 2023) 95/100
Graded area (2020 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
"It was a vintage that allowed us to show what we could do," said Chris Alheit of the 2022 season. And that's exactly what happened. It's a brilliant cuvée of chenin blanc, sourced from ten different vineyards. Showing plenty of energy thanks to early-harvested grapes on granitic soils, it has aromas of fennel, fynbos and lanolin, flavors of citrus, green herbs and wet stone, and good aging potential, despite the warmth of the vintage.
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