Glen Carlou The Glen Carlou Collection Muscat d’ Alexandrie 2022
| Producer | Glen Carlou |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Stellenbosch |
| Wine Type | White Wine |
| Body / Style | Aromatic |
| Grape Blend | 100% Muscat d' Alexandrie |
| Bottle Size (ml) | 750 |
| % Abv | 13 |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Special Features | Sustainable, Vegan |
| Extra Info | Fragrant, luscious Muscat |
| Food Pairing Guide | Pairs beautifully with fruit-based desserts, lemon tart and crème brûlée, while its natural sweetness and vibrant aromatics also complement blue cheese, pâté and lightly spiced Asian dishes. |
The Glen Carlou Collection Muscat d’ Alexandrie celebrates the naturally perfumed character of this historic variety. Intensely aromatic, the nose reveals orange blossom, jasmine, ripe apricot and honeyed grape notes. On the palate, luscious sweetness is balanced by bright acidity, preventing the wine from becoming cloying and enhancing its freshness and drinkability. The texture is smooth and rounded, with flavours of tropical fruit, citrus peel and delicate spice lingering on the finish. This is a beautifully expressive dessert wine that pairs equally well with sweet treats or contrasting savoury dishes such as blue cheese.
“The highly aromatic floral nose dominated by lime blossom and white peach leads into flavour so fruity that you almost think you are eating ripe grapes or peaches. Good grip to the very dry flavours of white peach, lemon, flowers and an underlying chalk-minerality makes this wine an absolute treat.” (Johnnie Calitz—Winemaker)
This wine is made from Muscat d’ Alexandrie grapes -Wine of Origin St. Helena Bay. It is crafted in a naturally sweet style, with fermentation carefully managed to retain residual sugar and preserve the variety’s distinctive floral and grapey aromatics, resulting in a lusciously textured wine balanced by refreshing acidity.
Old vines aged over 65 years old and planted in white sand with underlying clay and calcareous segments within, these grapes are grown around 3 km from the Atlantic Ocean and enjoy a cool sea breeze that contrasts the dry climate. The vineyard is not certified at such but grown using organic principles and managed without using chemical additives that can impair the natural balance of the terroir. The harvest is manual at optimum point of ripeness, capturing the elegant acidity and the expressive nature of this grape.
The grapes for this wine were carefully hand sorted, to retain the best of the berries which were pressed, racked clean and then fermented naturally in 500 litre 2nd fill French Oak barrels. The attention to detail throughout the winemaking process is tasted on this wine. It was handled sensibly and sensitively with gravity led transfers, showcasing the natural layered structure and essence of this intensely flavoured dry ‘Hanepoot’.
Glen Carlou is committed to sustainable viticulture and is accredited by South Africa’s Integrated Production of Wine (IPW) scheme, which promotes environmentally responsible farming practices.
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Glen Carlou Premium Wine Selection Case - 6 bottles£125.01 Regular Price £147.05