Alheit Vineyards - Franschhoek Monument Semillon 2022
96/100
Tim Atkin
95/100
James Suckling
92/100
Robert Parker
“Remarkable and a must-see, the ‘Monument’ truly lives up to its name!”
“Opening with a waxy, expressive nose, the 2022 Monument Sémillon offers aromas of spiced peach and wax melon before revealing a delightful floral note. Medium-bodied yet impressively weighty, the palate is complex and reveals surprising breadth and depth before finishing with a rocky, mineral note. Give it another year and drink it over the next decade. Only 2,600 bottles were produced after aging in old oak barrels. 2024–2034” (Robert Parker 2023)
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Eye
Deep, clear gold color
Nose
Expressive aromas of white flowers and peach, with hints of lime, nuts, and herbal notes
Palate
A full-bodied, creamy attack, with aromas of almond and fresh lemon; a supple, full-bodied texture; and a long finish with mineral notes
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2033
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with pork loin with apricots, clams in a sailor’s sauce, or a Crottin de Chavignol...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated wine (2023 guide) 92/100 (Excellent wine)
About the wine:
Opening with a waxy, expressive nose, the 2022 Monument Sémillon offers aromas of spiced peach and wax melon before revealing a delightful floral note. Medium-bodied yet impressively full-bodied, the palate is complex and reveals surprising breadth and depth before finishing with a rocky, mineral-driven finish. Give it another year and enjoy it over the next decade. Only 2,600 bottles were produced after aging in old oak barrels. 2024–2034
Wine Spectator
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
James Suckling
Wine rated (2023 guide) 95/100
About the wine:
This elegant Sémillon offers aromas of dried white flowers, lime cream, chopped nuts, and wild herbs. Full-bodied and creamy, it features delightful notes of almond and white sesame. The texture is very supple, and the evolving finish is wonderfully fresh. Enjoy now or celller.
Tim Atkin
Wine rated (2023 guide) 96/100
Rated winery (2020 guide) Recommended