L'Avenir | Single Block | Pinotage | 2020
L'Avenir | Single Block | Pinotage | 2020
PINOTAGE OF THE YEAR awarded by the authoritative 2024 Platter’s South African Wine Guide!
This collector’s item is made from a selection of only the finest barrels produced from L’Avenir’s famed Block 2 Pinotage vineyard. Block 2 is situated at the highest point of L’Avenir Hill on an exclusive geological vein of weathered shale that consistently yields the best quality Pinotage. Excellent aging potential of up to 25 years, if you prefer some age on your wine or you’d like to see how gracefully it ages, try the Single Block Pinotage 3-Bottle Vertical Pack (2013, 2019, 2020)
Nose & Palate
A symphony of violets, potpourri, dried cranberries and hints of dark chocolate. Fresh and inviting, yet complex, layered and intriguing. The palate is generous and complex, with fresh cherries and a subtle, sweet spiciness that distinguishes fine Stellenbosch Pinotage. Well-judged oak, fruit purity and textured richness are hallmarks of this world class wine.
Pairing
A fine choice for Peking duck. It’s also an excellent pair with gamey meats, try ostrich fillet with a cranberry reduction.
Accolades
Pinotage of the Year Award; 5 Star (98 Points) - Platter’s Wine Guide | 94 Points - James Suckling MW
About the Winery
There's nothing more quintessentially South African than Chenin Blanc and Pinotage. L'Avenir, nestled in the slopes of Simonsberg Mountain in Stellenbosch, is a leading boutique winery specializing in these absolutely iconic South African varietals. Owned by the French leader of terroir wines, AdVini, L’Avenir produces authentic South African wines, with a touch of French flair.
Dirk Coetzee is a winemaking trail blazer who has particularly led the way in reimagining the potential of modern Pinotage. Mentored by the legendary Stellenbosch “Pope of Pinotage”, Francois Naudé, Dirk specialises in site specific, authentic wines in the most revered winemaking region in South Africa.
