Cabernet Franc Blanc de Noir

Tanagra Cabernet Franc Blanc de Noir (Single Vineyard Wine)
A serious, barrel-fermented Blanc de Noir with delicate fruit made of 100% Cabernet Franc from old vines of a certified Single Vineyard

Tanagra Pinotage Blanc de Noir 2020 big This dry Blanc de Noir is unusual in various ways: It is made from 100% Cabernet Franc (a not so common cultivar for Blanc de Noir) and barrel-fermented, resulting in a complex style of Blanc de Noir (as opposed to the more usual fresh-and-easy style) and a serious food companion. Perfect to enjoy now, but it will also mature nicely within the next 4 – 5 years. Only 1900 bottles made
Vintage 2022
Vineyard North-facing vineyard (2 ha) at Tanagra (McGregor), at almost 140m altitude, registered as Single Vineyard. Soil mixed with slightly rocky parts and clay structure. Sustainably farmed.
Vines Planted in 1998, Rootstock: Richter 102/14; 4000 number of vines trellised in a North-South row direction on a 5 wire system
Yield 4 tons/ha
Vinification The grapes were hand-picked at 21.5 ballings early in the morning and then cooled down over night at 12 degree C. Very gentle pressing. Initially cold-fermented and then barrel-fermented. Matured in older French oak barrels for 11 months.
analysis 12.8 % Alc., PH 3.14, RS 2.2 g/l, TA 6.7 g/l
Tasting notes

A complex style of Blanc de Noir. Raspberry and watermelon on the palate, and subtle rose hip tea. Beautifully dry and balanced, hints of salinity in the finish.
Ratings Platter's 4 Stars, Tim Atkin 89 Points
Cases produced 316 cases (x 6 bottles)