Vergelegen G.V.B White 2019

R440.00

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Tight, focused and beautifully integrated with herbal (fynbos), grapefruit flavours, ripe tropical notes, and a long, focused aftertaste. Enjoy with fresh seafood. Probably one of our best vintages ever and without a doubt one of the great white wines of the world. Total production amounts to 2643 standard bottles. Stock piling is recommended!!

 

ORIGIN

The Semillon was planted in 1991 on the south facing Korhaan flats at 220 m above sea level. The Sauvignon Blanc grapes used in this blend come from the 30 year old Schaapenberg. Vineyard. This single vineyard Sauvignon is planted 320 m above sea level and directly south facing. The row direction is east-west, and the vineyards are planted to 2 clones, 316 and 317, both from the Loire Valley.

 

VINIFICATION

Both Semillon and Sauvignon grapes were hand-picked, the Semillon 23 days after the Sauvignon, whole bunch pressed and
barrel fermented. The Sauvignon was picked on 14 February and the Semillon on the 28 February 2019. The wines were matured for 8 months in barrel before bottling on 5th November 2019. Released October 2021.

 

COMPOSITION

Sémillon 34%
Schaapenberg Sauvignon Blanc 66%

 

ANALYSIS

Alc 13.62%
RS 2.4 g/l
TA 6.90 g/l
Ph 3.21

 

MATURATION

Drink upon release or up to a decade later

Vergelegen G.V.B White 2019

  • Winemag/Prescient Report – 95 (Top 10)
  • Platter – 95 – 5 stars

Vergelegen G.V.B White 2018

  • Atkin – 95
  • Platter – ’94 – 4½ stars

Vergelegen G.V.B White 2017

  • Atkin – 95
  • Platter – ’93 – 4½ stars

Vergelegen G.V.B White 2016

  • Atkin – 95
  • Martin – 91
  • Platter – ’93 – 4½ stars

Vergelegen G.V.B White 2015

  • Atkin – 96
  • Martin – 91
  • Platter – ’95 – 5 stars

Vergelegen G.V.B White 2014

  • Atkin – 94
  • Martin – 92

Vergelegen G.V.B White 2013

  • Tanzer – 92
  • Atkin – 95
  • Martin – 89
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