Damascene Swartland Syrah 2022
Bouteille - 75cl
- Millésime2022
- CouleurRouge
- ProducteurDamascene
- PaysAfrique du Sud
- RégionRégion Côtière
- Sous-RégionSwartland
- AppellationWO
- Format BouteilleBouteille - 75cl
- Degré d'alcool13.5
- LWIN24362742022
- Note Moyenne des Critiques4.7★★★★★★★★★★
Avis des critiques de vin
A majestic follow up to the 2021 release, this world class Syrah combines components from the shale soils of Riebeeksrivier and 25% from the granite of Jakkalsfontein. Hauntingly aromatic, it's a red with remarkable energy and vibrancy, flavours of fig, cooked meat, hot stones and tapenade, lots of underlying grip and the faintest whisper of oak. 2025-38
- Fenêtre de dégustation: 2025 - 2038
- Nom du critique: Tim Atkin MW
The 2022 Syrah from Swartland comes from mostly shale and schist soils, 25% on granite soils, using 75% whole cluster fruit (the shale using submerged cap during fermentation). Aged in 2,000-liter Austrian oak, this leans more towards red berries, with touches of flint and white pepper with a hint of garrigues coming through with aeration. The medium-bodied palate has finely sculpted tannins. There’s a lovely symmetry and focus here, a gentle but insistent grip with the whole bunches imparting irresistible peppery notes towards the finish. Superb.
- Fenêtre de dégustation: 2027 - 2050
- Nom du critique: Neal Martin