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Lismore Estate Vineyards Greyton Estate Reserve Cuvee Blanc 2022
Lismore Estate Vineyards Greyton Estate Reserve Cuvee Blanc 2022
- Country- South Africa
- Region- Western Cape
- Grape Varieties- Roussanne 90%, Chardonnay 5%, Viognier 5%
- Alcohol by volume- 13%
- Dry/Sweet value: 1 (1 is dry, 7 is very sweet)
Residual Sugar: 3.5
Contains Sulphites: Yes
Vegetarian/Vegan: Yes/Yes
Milk/Eggs: No/No
Organic: No
Biodynamic: No - Case 6/ 75cl
- Producer- Lismore Estate Vineyards
- Fragrant aromas of yellow plum, spice, and orange blossom lead to a beautifully balanced palate with crisp acidity, saline mineral notes, and a lemongrass-embroidered finish.
- Awards
96 Pts, Tim Atkin MW, 2024
93 Pts, Neal Martin, 2024
The grapes were gently whole-bunch-pressed, and must were cold-set for 24 hours. The juice was racked into 500—and 600-litre Burgundian barrels, where 100% spontaneous fermentation took place with natural, wild yeasts. The wine was matured for 11 months on the lees without racking in French oak, of which 5% was new.
Fragrant aromas of yellow plum, spice, and orange blossom lead to a beautifully balanced palate with crisp acidity, saline mineral notes, and a lemongrass-embroidered finish.
Price | £235.90 |
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Vintage | 2022 |
Bottles Per Case | 6 |
Bottle Size | 75 |
2 cases 10% off | No |
Winery | The grapes come from the Greyton ward in the Western Cape, which SAWIS has designated in recognition of the special terroir of this region. The vineyards are planted on steep slopes in decomposed shale over clay at 300 metres above sea level in the foothills of the Sonderend Mountain Range. Here, the climate plays an important role: the low mean February temperature lends to an extended ripening period that results in a harvest that takes place three to four weeks later than in traditional wine-growing regions in South Africa. The Cuvée Blanc is a blend of 90% Roussanne, 5% Viognier, and 5% Chardonnay; the Roussanne vines were grafted onto the trunks following the estate fire, which destroyed vines in 2019. The roots are from 2016 and are planted on the farm's coolest slope, making it the last variety to be picked. The intense citrus notes and the lingering finish are consistent hallmarks of Lismore's specific terroir. |
Keywords | Lismore Estate Vineyards Greyton Estate Reserve Cuvee Blanc 2022 |
On Sale | £200.85 |