Julien Schaal - Western Cape Mountain Vineyards Pinot Noir 2022
90/100
James Suckling
"A 100% Pinot Noir from two classic South African terroirs!"
“Aromas of cherries and dried strawberries, dried orange peel, red flowers, and nutmeg. Juicy and succulent with medium body and a crisp palate of red fruits. Lively acidity and a round texture. Ready to drink now. Screw cap.” (James Suckling 2022)
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Eye
Ruby-red color, crystal-clear, with a brilliant sheen
Nose
Fruity, with aromas of red berries and spicy notes
Palate
Elegant, refined, with silky tannins; a light, fruity wine
Serve
At 15-17°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink before
2028
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with quail, a salmon fillet, Portobello mushrooms...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable production, though a bit more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
Alongside a wine-trading venture in South Africa, Julien Schaal founded his Alsatian business in 2011—a highly original endeavor, as it is exclusively a wine-trading operation based on the purchase of grapes from Grand Cru vineyards. Currently, nine grand cru wines are on the menu, representing just about every type of soil in the region, and the selection consists solely of Riesling—with the exception of a Gewürztraminer from the Osterberg and a blend from the Altenberg de Bergheim. In a blind tasting, his 2017 vintages blew us away. Hats off!
Jancis Robinson
Rated Estate (2023 Guide) Recommended
James Suckling
Wine rated (2022 guide) 90/100
Rated Estate (2023 Guide) Recommended
About the wine:
Aromas of cherries and dried strawberries, dried orange peel, red flowers, and nutmeg. Juicy and succulent with medium body and a crisp palate of red fruits. Lively acidity and a round texture. Ready to drink now. Screw cap.
Customer Rating
3.7/5
based on 7 reviews
Review and rating by Mr. SERGE S. Posted on July 18, 2026
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Review by Mr. JEAN MICHEL B. Published on June 10, 2024
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Review and comment by Mr. PASCAL H. Posted on April 17, 2024
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Review by Mr. JULIAN B. Posted on January 4, 2024
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Review by Mr. FLORIAN C. Published on September 23, 2023
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