Coterie Grenache & Syrah 2022

Name: Wildeberg - Coterie Grenache & Syrah - 2022
Brand: Boutinot
Price: 142.0 DKK
Availability: InStock

WILDEBERG

142,00 kr

The alliance of Grenache's richness and Syrah's spicy finesse, offering a generous, silky, and remarkably balanced wine

South Africa

Vin Red

14%

5-10 years

80% Grenache & 20% Syrah

750ml

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This cuvée comes from selected plots within the Coastal Region, South Africa. The Grenache primarily comes from old vines grown on the granite soils of Piekenierskloof, while the Syrah is harvested from the Swartland terroirs, renowned for their granite and schist soils. Under a Mediterranean climate tempered by Atlantic influences, the grapes ripen slowly, developing a beautiful concentration while maintaining freshness and balance, hallmarks of great South African wines.

The grapes are hand-harvested then vinified separately to preserve the identity of each grape variety and terroir. Fermentations are carried out with wild yeasts in open vats, with gentle extraction favoring elegance over power. After blending, the wine is aged for approximately 12 months in foudres and French oak barrels, mostly second-fill or older, to refine the structure without masking the fruit's expression. This low-intervention winemaking reflects the estate's philosophy, focused on purity and balance.

This wine reveals notes of black cherry, raspberry, ripe plum, accompanied by nuances of violet, wild thyme, black pepper and a smoky touch. On the palate, the attack is ample and silky, supported by remarkable freshness that balances the generosity of the fruit. The tannins are fine, providing structure and depth without heaviness. The finish is elegant and spicy, revealing the full complementarity between the richness of Grenache and the finesse of Syrah.

Where are we traveling?

The Coastal Region The Coastal Region is the largest wine growing region in the Western Cape and the epicenter of the South African wine industry. This region extends 105 kilometers from north to south and 50 kilometers from east to west. The Atlantic Ocean forms its western border and the Boland massifs to the east. The Hottentot Holland mountains to the south protect it from the influence of the ocean and it is also crossed by small mountainous “islets” (Paarl Rock, Paardeberg and Simonsberg). This region is influenced by both oceans and mountains and there are many microclimates. The climate is Mediterranean and the influence of the oceans is felt more markedly near the coasts but the interior of the region is warmer.

The little history of the country

South Africa

The first vines were planted in South Africa by Dutch settlers in the 1650s, although wine production did not really begin to take off until the arrival of French Protestants, in the 1680s, with their skills and their knowledge of viticulture. Stellenbosch is also a historic wine region, with the first vineyards being planted there in the 1690s. Today South Africa is one of the most important wine producing countries in the southern hemisphere. With over 300 years of winemaking history, it is often described as a bridge between the Old and New Worlds. The majority of wines are produced using New World winemaking techniques, but they often have more in common stylistically with their Old World counterparts. Since the end of apartheid, South African wine has received international attention and acclaim for its wide variety of styles. South Africa's wine industry is spread across the lush and rugged landscape of the Western Cape. Here, the abundance of mountains, valleys and plateaus allows winemakers to produce a wide variety of styles. Vineyards can also be found in the Orange River region of the Northern Cape, where the flat, arid landscape is dominated by the Kalahari Desert. Most of South Africa's wine regions have a Mediterranean climate, strongly influenced by the meeting of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. The country's signature grape variety is Pinotage, an indigenous cross of Pinot Noir and Cinsaut that is rarely found in quantity in other wine-producing countries. Shiraz (Syrah) is also widely planted, as are Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot (often combined in a Bordeaux blend). South African Chardonnay, Chenin and Sauvignon Blanc have become popular internationally in recent years.