Beaumont Hope Marguerite Chenin Blanc 2014
By Christian Eedes, 17 September 2015
-
Share:
Tight as a tiger.
There are a few South African wines which, regardless of vintage or particular rating, have become crucial reference points – Cape Point Vineyards Isliedh, Hamilton Russell Vineyards Chardonnay and Kanonkop Pinotage, for instance.
Though the Beaumonts of Bot River go about their business in a quiet and unassuming way, their Hope Marguerite Chenin Blanc is also one of the modern-day greats.
Vineyards were planted in 1974 and 1978 and the same minimalist winemaking every year – spontaneous fermentation and maturation “from vintage to vintage” (10 months) in 400-litre barrels.
The 2014 has a beguiling nose – some reduction, citrus and white peach, hints of flowers and spice. The palate is lean but not mean with fresh acidity and a long finish. Just a hint of leesy complexity. It’s extremely elegant and shows great winemaking deftness. Price: R205 a bottle.
Winemag rating: 95/100.
-
Share:
Related articles
Reviews
Beaumont Hope Marguerite 2021
20 June 2022
Want access to this content? Reviews and Reports are initially reserved for subscribers. Get immediate access to exclusive insights and data. SUBSCRIBE NOW Already subscribed? Login
2
Reviews
Beaumont Far Side Mourvèdre 2019
10 June 2022
Want access to this content? Reviews and Reports are initially reserved for subscribers. Get immediate access to exclusive insights and data. SUBSCRIBE NOW Already subscribed? Login
Reviews
Hamilton Russell Vineyards new releases
6 April 2022
Emul Ross, winemaker at Hamilton Russell Vineyards in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, describes 2021 simply as a “great vintage”. How so? It was later and cooler than usual - the average...
Comments
0 comment(s)
Please read our Comments Policy here.