Bellevue Heritage Cinsault 2024 per Case

"Made only in exceptional vintages, this is a delicate, intricate wine from one of the five oldest Cinsault vineyards in the country, planted in 1952. As one of the parent grapes of our pioneering Pinotage, Cinsault is handled with the utmost reverence, from hand-harvesting and natural fermentation to gentle maturation in French oak."

Tasting Note

This intensely perfumed wine offers red fruit notes of raspberry, strawberry, plum and pomegranate, wrapped in silky tannins and persisting on the finish. Perfect balance, sheer finesse, and the perfect foil for rich dishes, such as wild mushroom risotto or a creamy truffle sauce.

In the Vineyard

Planted in 1952, this Cinsault block is Bellevue's oldest vineyard. Cultivated as dryland bush vines in the traditional approach, these old vines produce exceptionally low yields, enhancing the quality of their grapes.

In the Cellar

Hand-harvested grapes underwent a cold soak for three days, followed by inoculation and fermentation with pump-overs three times daily. After pressing, the wine was racked into 300-litre French oak barrels for spontaneous malolactic fermentation and 10 months' maturation.

Analysis

Alc: 13.15% | pH: 3.38 | RS: 2.8g/l | TA: 6.3g/l

Accolades

Greg Sherwood MW Tasting 2025 – 96 points · Wine Safari Score: 97+/100 Greg Sherwood MW

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