Rhône Theme
Timed Online Auction, 2 - 12 February 2024
Rhône | International & South African offering
About the SessionThe first sale of the 2024 Strauss & Co Fine Wine Auction calendar is an exciting Rhône valley and Rhône-style offering and has fast-become one of the most popular at Strauss & Co Fine Wine Auctions.
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About this Item
According to Chis Williams, 2013 was a dream vintage compared to 2014, 2013 was a moderately cool vintage, so great fruit expression and nice natural acidity are the hallmarks of the class of 2013. The grapes come from a small belt of grapes planted on the granitic soils of the Voor Paardeberg.
The nutrient poor soils and location causes a natural concentration of flavours without having to leave the grapes hanging for extra ripeness. This preserves the delicate nature of these grapes.
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'White-pepper nose and really fresh and lively. Tense and probably the Grenache Blanc with the most tension I have ever tasted. Still chewy but admirable.' - Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, 16.5/20 (Sep 2015)
'One of a handful of excellent Grenache Blancs in the Cape, this is often very restrained in its youth. Herbal and tangy, with lip-smacking acidity, apple, aniseed and cut pear flavours and a long, minerally finish. Give this time to open in the glass. Drink: 2014-18' - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2014, 93/100
