L’Avenir Single Block Pinotage 2021

After being hand-sorted, destemmed and only lightly crushed, the grapes remained in a tank for three days of cool maceration, before fermentation started through natural yeasts. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks, as well as a French oak barrels. The wine was matured in 300 litre French oak barrels of which about 15% were new. Only the best 14 barrels were selected for the final blend.

The 2020 vintage is considered as a highlight of the decade. With sufficient water, moderate temperatures and healthy, but balanced vigour, it was a vintage that delivered grapes with high natural acidity and concentrated flavours. An exclusive geological vein comprising weathered shale has consistently yielded the best quality Pinotage at L’Avenir . Block 2 is situated at the core of this special site, on the highest point of L’Avenir Hill. The first single vineyard wine from Block 2 was produced in 2004. This was the start of one of the most iconic South African wines.

This wine will benefit from some cellering and can be aged for a further20-25 years, if stored in the correct and ideal conditions.

Pinotage

A fine choice for Peking duck or ostrich fillet with a cranberry reduction.

ABSA Top 10 Pinotage 2023

L’Avenir is a leading Stellenbosch boutique winery that specialises in South Africa’s emblematic varietals such as Pinotage and Chenin Blanc. Situated four kilometres from Stellenbosch on the slopes of Simonsberg Mountain, the estate is right in the heart of South Africa’s most revered wine appellation. Owned by the French leader of terroir wines, AdVini, L’Avenir produces authentic South African wines, with a touch of French flair. L’Avenir ’s wines have gained a passionate following, locally and globally.