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Alheit Vineyards

Cartology 2023

Cartology 2023

100% Chenin Blanc
2023
Zuid-Afrika · Western Cape
Rich & Round White
peer · citroen · kamille · room · zoutige
€42,50
€42,50
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Alheit Vineyards, Cartology 2023

With Cartology, Chris and Suzaan Alheit create an annual portrait of South Africa's oldest Chenin Blanc vineyards. The grapes come from scattered plots with vines aged 35 to 60 years, planted on weathered granite and slate soils. Small production, international waiting lists.

What you smell
Ripe pear, lemon peel, chamomile, and a hint of beeswax. A subtly herbaceous undertone opens up as the wine warms.

What you taste
Broad and full on the palate, yet with crisp acidity that keeps everything in balance. A slightly saline, stony undertone recalls the granite soils. The finish is long, dry, and precise. Drink now or cellar until 2032.

How it's made
Chenin Blanc (approximately 94%) supplemented with small proportions of Sémillon and Verdelho. Spontaneous fermentation in concrete egg-shaped tanks and used French oak fûts. No filtration, no forcing.

Serving
Serve at 11°C. Give the wine fifteen minutes in a decanter or let it open gently in a large glass.

Pairs well with

  • Pan-fried sole with lemon: the richness of the butter and the freshness of the lemon mirror the wine's texture and acidity.
  • Creamy mushroom risotto: the earthy notes of the mushrooms align with the subtly herbaceous undertone.
  • Aged Comté: the nutty, caramel-like flavors of the cheese enhance the fullness without overpowering the freshness.

Scores

  • Tim Atkin MW: 96/100
  • Neal Martin, Vinous: 95/100
  • Platter's Wine Guide: 5 stars / 95 points

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What do you smell
Ripe pear, lemon peel, chamomile, and a hint of beeswax. A subtly spicy undertone that opens up as the wine warms.

What do you taste
Broad and full in the mouth, yet with a crisp acidity that keeps everything in balance. A slightly salty, stony undertone reminiscent of the granite soils. The finish lingers long, dry and precise. Drink now or cellar until 2032.

Chenin Blanc (circa 94%) supplemented with small amounts of Sémillon and Verdelho. Spontaneous fermentation in concrete egg-shaped vats and used French oak fûts. No filtering, no forcing.

11°C. Decant the wine for fifteen minutes or allow it to open slowly in a large glass.

- Pan-fried sole with lemon: the richness of the butter and the freshness of the lemon mirror the wine's texture and acidity.
- Creamy mushroom risotto: the earthy notes of the mushrooms complement the subtly spicy undertones.
- Aged Comté: the nutty, caramel-like flavours of the cheese enhance the fullness without overpowering the freshness.

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De Western Cape is het hart van de Zuid-Afrikaanse wijnbouw, met bergen die de wijngaarden verkoelen en een oceaan die vlakbij ligt. De streek combineert oude Chenin Blanc-stokken met Pinotage, een druif die nergens anders ter wereld zo'n hoofdrol speelt.

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