Olifantsberg Soul of the Mountain The Matriarch 2021

Blend van Roussanne (69%), Grenache Blanc (22%) en Chenin Blanc (9%)

Kleur: helder goudgeel.
Geur: open, complex, gedroogd fruit, abrikoos, honing, bloemig, anijs.
Smaak: heel vol, sappig en rijp fruit. Levendig, harmonieus, fijne citruszuren en amandelen.
Houdbaar: Nu op dronk, blijft zeker lekker tot 2030.
Lekker bij: vrijwel alles uit de zee, viskoekjes, Thais, parelhoen, pittige vega gerechten.

Vineyard
Our echalas vineyards are an important part of our story. These staked vines create a totally different micro-climate than our trellised vineyards. Lower temperatures within the micro-climate ensure better acidity and more aromatic grapes. Our vineyards grow within shale, schist and sandstone-based soils with an underlying clay layer. The fine balance and mineral-rich composition of our soils are reflected in the elegance and complexity of the fruit they deliver.

Winemaking
The complexity of this wine lies in the collection of 7 different vineyard sites used on the Olifantsberg Mountain. Within each site we stagger our pickings from 2 to 6 times. Retaining natural acidity early on and building complexity throughout the different ripening stages. Overnight settling is done after whole bunch pressing. Enough fine lees are added to the ferments to increase mouthfeel and texture on the final wines. A small component of a skin ferment is done on Grenache blanc and a whole bunch ferment on the Roussanne in Speidel eggs. All components mature on its full lees and no lees stirring takes place. The blend is compiled after each component has matured separately for 7 months in oak and the blend is matured for a further 3 months in foudre before bottling. 8% new French oak used.

Beoordelingen

Tim Atkin: 95/100
Inspired by the white wine of Châteauneuf-du-Pape’s Château de Beaucastel, this is a stunning new release with a stylish package. Marrying Roussanne, 22% Grenache Blanc and 9% Chenin Blanc, it marries aromas of white flowers, brioche and wet stones with a palate of beeswax, pear, citrus and tangerine and refreshing acidity. 2024-29

Platter’s:  ***** 95/100

Perswijn 16,5/20 (oogst 2019)
Geur: tropisch fruit, papaja, guave, passievrucht
Smaak: sap, rond, vulling, mild zuur, heerlijk