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Julien Schaal - Western Cape Mountain Vineyards Pinot Noir 2022

South Africa

Red

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4/5 (4 customers)

90/100

James Suckling

South Africa
pinot noir
crunchy
good acidity
quail with raisins

"A 100% Pinot Noir from two typical South African terroirs!

"Aromas of dried cherries and strawberries, dried orange peel, red flowers and nutmeg. Juicy and succulent, with medium body and crisp red fruit on the palate. Lively acidity and round texture. Drink now. Screw cap." (James Suckling 2022)

Features

Estate

Julien et Sophie Schaal

Cuvée

Mountain Vineyards Pinot Noir

Vintage

2022

Designation

Western Cape

Region

South Africa

Grape varieties

100% Pinot Noir

Terroirs

Grapes from 2 vineyards: Elgin (the coolest wine-growing region in the Cape, highland plateau surrounded by mountain ranges, stony soil and red clay) and Upper Hemel-en-Aarde (valley surrounded and sheltered by a mountain barrier formed by Galpin Peak and the Tower of Babel, soil made up of clay and gravel in the upper layer and shale in the lower layer).

Viticulture

Traditional and meticulous

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

Gentle, long pressing of whole bunches, static settling in vats, slow fermentation in barrels (up to 3 months), no fining, no filtration.

Breeding

Minimum 10 months maturation in barrels

Alcohol content

13,5%

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Clear ruby color, brilliant disk

Nose

Fruity, red berry aromas, spicy notes

Mouth

Elegant, fine, silky tannins, light and fruity wine

Serve

AT 15-17°C

Open

1/2 hour before

Drink before

2028

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with quail, salmon fillet, Portobello mushrooms...

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Domain rated 2*Stars (A serious and commendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)

About the domain :

In 2011, Julien Schaal set up his own Alsatian structure in parallel with a trading venture in South Africa, a highly original venture since it is based exclusively on the purchase of Grand Cru grapes. There are currently nine grands crus on the menu, covering just about every soil type in the region, and only Riesling is offered, with the exception of a gewurzt from Osterberg and a blend from Altenberg de Bergheim. A blind tasting of his 2017s blew us away. Hats off to him!

Jancis Robinson

Jancis Robinson

Rated Domaine (2023 guide) Recommended

James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2022 guide) 90/100

Rated Domaine (2023 guide) Recommended

About the wine:

Aromas of dried cherries and strawberries, dried orange peel, red flowers and nutmeg. Juicy and succulent, with medium body and crisp red fruit on the palate. Lively acidity and round texture. Drink now. Screw cap.

Customer reviews

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4/5

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Note and review by M. FREDERIC B. Published on 08/09/2024

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Note and review by M. PASCAL H. Published on 17/04/2024

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Note and review by M. JULIAN B. Published on 04/01/2024

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