Momento - Swartland - Grenache Gris - White - 2022

Wine:

The 2022 Momento Grenache Gris White comes from the only known parcel of Grenache Gris in all of South Africa—a truly unique wine. These ten-year-old vines grow in Voor-Paardeberg, rooted in granite and clay soils, producing a white of remarkable depth and precision. It’s a wine for those who appreciate nuance and restraint, opening with subtle oxidative notes, beeswax, tonka bean, and poached pear. The palate is textured and expansive, with fresh acidity and a long, layered finish. Rare, distinctive, and decidedly gastronomic.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Skin maceration for 7 days before pressing. Natural fermentation in old French oak barrels. Aged for 10 months on lees.

Color:

Bright yellow with golden highlights.

Nose:

Expressive with aromas of beeswax, candied pear, and a hint of tonka bean.

Palate:

Complex with beautiful acidity, rich texture and a long, subtle finish.

Temperature:

Serve at 10 to 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Grilled langoustines with yuzu butter, creamy poultry, seared scallops.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2032

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