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Description of Domaine Creation
Domaine Creation, nestled in the heart of the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley in South Africa, is renowned for its innovation and dedication to quality. With a cool climate and rich soils, the estate excels at growing grape varieties that authentically reflect their terroir, with a particular focus on Pinot Noir. Creation's commitment to sustainable viticultural methods and meticulous winemaking results in wines of remarkable elegance and complexity.
Description of the Cuvée Creation The Art Of Pinot Noir
The Cuvée Creation The Art Of Pinot Noir is a celebration of the excellence and artistic expression of Pinot Noir. This special cuvée is the result of a careful selection of the best grapes, seeking to capture the essence and finesse of Pinot Noir grown on the unique terroir of Hemel-en-Aarde. Aged with precision and care, The Art Of Pinot Noir represents the pinnacle of Creation's expertise, delivering a taste experience that is both rich and subtly nuanced.
Aromas of the Cuvée
This Pinot Noir is distinguished by a rich and complex aromatic profile, where notes of ripe red fruits, such as cherry and raspberry, mingle with nuances of violet, undergrowth and spices. The careful aging in oak barrels adds delicate touches of vanilla and smoke, complementing the aromatic richness of the wine.
Characteristics of the Cuvée
- Grape variety: Pinot Noir
- Profile: A wine of deep elegance, with fine tannins and well-integrated acidity, which blends perfectly with the aromatic complexity and velvety texture. The finish is persistent, reflecting the exceptional quality of the fruit and the expertise of the aging.
- Aging Potential: Although attractive in its youth for its intensity and finesse, this Pinot Noir has the potential to develop gracefully in bottle, revealing additional layers of complexity with time.
Pairings with this Cuvée
Creation The Art Of Pinot Noir is ideal to accompany refined dishes such as roast duck, game birds, or soft cheeses. Its distinctive character and sophistication make it a perfect choice for special occasions and gourmet meals.
Where are we traveling?
Cape South Coast
Cape South Coast is een recent afgebakende Zuid-Afrikaanse wijnregio die deel uitmaakt van de Western Cape (West-Kaap). Ze ligt ten oosten van de Coastal Region (kustregio), waar het grootste deel van de Zuid-Afrikaanse wijn wordt gemaakt. Door de nabijheid van de oceaan doen druivenrassen voor koele klimaten, zoals Pinot Noir, Chardonnay en Sauvignon Blanc, het hier veel beter dan in de meeste andere regio's van het land. Ook de productie van mousserende wijnen groeit. Op haar grondgebied liggen zes wijnbouwgebieden: Cape Agulhas, Elgin (beschouwd als het koelste deel van Zuid-Afrika), Overberg, Plettenberg Bay, Swellendam en Walker Bay.
De subregio: Hemel-en-Aarde
Hemel-en-Aarde (Afrikaans voor "hemel en aarde") is een wijnregio van Walker Bay in Cape South Coast, zo'n 80 kilometer ten zuidoosten van Kaapstad. Door de nabijheid van de kust heeft de regio een uitgesproken zeeklimaat. Elegante wijnen uit een koel klimaat op basis van Pinot Noir en Chardonnay, met een zekere Bourgondische stijl, zijn een echte specialiteit van de streek, die de afgelopen jaren internationaal sterk aan aanzien heeft gewonnen. De koude Benguelastroom in de Atlantische Oceaan, afkomstig van Antarctica, brengt verfrissende bries naar de regio. Door die invloed van de oceaan liggen de gemiddelde zomertemperaturen in Hemel-en-Aarde duidelijk lager dan in gebieden die verder landinwaarts liggen, zoals Stellenbosch en Paarl. De wolken worden tegengehouden door de omliggende bergen, waardoor koele lucht en vocht in de smalle vallei van Hemel-en-Aarde blijven hangen.
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.