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Julien Schaal - Western Cape Mountain Vineyards Pinot Noir 2022

Name: Julien Schaal - Western Cape Mountain Vineyards Pinot Noir 2022
Brand: Julien et Sophie Schaal
Rating: 3.8 (5 reviews)

Western Cape|Red wine

3.8/5 (5 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)

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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%

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

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

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Bettane & Desseauve

Domaine rated 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable 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

Rated domain (guide 2023) Recommended

James Suckling

Wine rated (2022 guide) 90/100

Rated domain (guide 2023) 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 rating

3.8/5

on 5 reviews