DeMorgenzon, Maestro White 2020
An excellent five way Rhône-style white blend from Stellenbosch known for its aromatic intensity and rich texture, often crafted while Baroque music is played to the vines to enhance growth.
The 2020 vintage shows notes of concentrated orange and yellow stone fruits, with a hint of spice, citrus and blossoms.
The palate is full-bodied, textured and nuanced with a lingering finish.
The 2020 is a blend of 59% Roussanne, 14% Chenin Blanc, 10% Grenache Blanc, 9% Marsanne and 8% Viognier.
£22.95
Stellenbosch
Rhône Blend, White Blend
Bone-drySweet
Description
Named in honour of the Baroque music DeMorgenzon pipe to their vines, Maestro White is a Rhône-style blend of white grapes.
TASTING NOTE
The nose shows notes of concentrated orange and yellow stone fruits, with a hint of spice, citrus and blossoms. The palate is full-bodied, textured and nuanced with a lingering aftertaste. A blend of 59% Roussanne, 14% Chenin Blanc, 10% Grenache Blanc, 9% Marsanne and 8% Viognier.
VINTAGE
On the back of a cold and wet winter, the 2020 growing season began very early, with homogenous budburst and even shoot growth. Summer was relatively mild, without the heatwaves often experienced in the Cape. The resultant crop retained high levels of natural acidity and abundant concentration of flavour. The whites of 2020 are particularly exceptional.
VINIFICATION AND MATURATION
Grape varieties were picked across a range of different ripeness levels, sorted and whole bunch pressed after pre-chilling. Fermentation occurred naturally in small French oak barrels and cement eggs. Total ageing was 10 months from vintage with blending occurring after 8 months. A light filtration and fining took place before bottling.
ANALYSIS
COMPOSITION: 59% Roussanne, 14% Chenin Blanc, 10% Grenache Blanc, 9% Marsanne and 8% Viognier
ALCOHOL: 14.3% ABV
RS: 2.1g/l
TA: 5.7g/l
pH: 3.46
Additional information
| Grape | Rhône Blend, White Blend |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Wine Farm | |
| Alcohol vol | 14.3% |
| Origin | Stellenbosch |
- Poultry: Roast chicken with herbs like thyme and garlic.
- Seafood: Creamy seafood pasta, cod, shellfish or fresh oysters.
- Spicy Cuisine: Moroccan tagines or mildly spicy dishes.
- Cheese: Soft cheeses such as Brie or Taleggio.
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“Sleek & sophisticated Roussanne-led blend with Chenin, Grenache Blanc, Marsanne & Viognier, 2020 strikes a fine balance of texture, minerality & ripe stonefruit. Natural ferment in 80% barrel, rest concrete ‘egg’. Even better than last.”
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