{"product_id":"damascene-semillon-afrique-du-sud","title":"Damascene - Semillon - 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSemillon \u003c\/strong\u003efrom the \u003cstrong\u003eDamascene \u003c\/strong\u003eestate comes from old vines rooted in the cool highlands of Stellenbosch and neighbouring areas of the Cape region, in South Africa. Planted on soils mixing decomposed granite, schist and alluvial sand, these plots benefit from ocean breezes from False Bay that temper the summer heat. The altitude and careful exposure of the vines encourage slow ripening, preserving natural acidity and aromatic purity. This singular coastal terroir gives the wine its taut, precise and deeply mineral character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from hand-harvested old-vine Sémillon, this wine is produced from carefully sorted bunches, pressed gently to preserve the purity of the juice. Fermentation takes place in oak barrels and neutral vessels, with minimal intervention so as to respect the expression of the terroir. Ageing continues on fine lees, with measured bâtonnage, to gain texture and complexity while keeping the freshness and tension characteristic of this South African white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine reveals notes of \u003cstrong\u003eripe citrus\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003estone fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eyellow apple\u003c\/strong\u003e, complemented by floral touches of \u003cstrong\u003ewhite flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e and spicy, oaky nuances of \u003cstrong\u003ehoney\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003esubtle vanilla\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003edelicate smoke\u003c\/strong\u003e, on a marked \u003cstrong\u003emineral\u003c\/strong\u003e background. The palate shows a broad yet chiselled texture, carried by vibrant acidity, precise concentration and a long, saline, slightly chalky finish that elegantly prolongs the flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valade \u0026 Transandine","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":56583563051356,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Set of 2 bottles (75cl)","offer_id":56583563084124,"sku":null,"price":116.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0284\/0032\/0643\/files\/20248249661-ms.jpg?v=1791032746","url":"https:\/\/www.lebaroudeurduvin.com\/en-fi\/products\/damascene-semillon-south-africa","provider":"Le Baroudeur du Vin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}