Hope Marguerite

This Chenin Blanc pairs beautifully with a variety of dishes due to its balance of acidity, texture, and flavor complexity. It is an excellent match for seafood, such as oysters, grilled prawns, and pan-seared scallops, where its freshness complements the flavors of the sea. It also pairs well with poultry dishes like roast chicken with herbs or duck with an orange glaze. For vegetarian options, consider pairing it with a creamy butternut squash soup, asparagus risotto, or a goat cheese and pear salad. Its versatility makes it a great choice for a variety of light to medium-bodied dishes, enhancing both the meal and the wine.

Beaumont Hope Marguerite 2023 is produced from old-vine Chenin Blanc grapes, sourced from the Bot River region in the Walker Bay district of South Africa. The vines are grown on well-draining, gravelly, and clay-rich soils, which contribute to the wine's complexity and minerality. The vineyards benefit from the cool maritime influences, which help to retain acidity and extend the growing season, allowing for gradual ripening. Sustainable farming practices are employed, with careful canopy management and low yields to ensure the highest quality fruit.

The Beaumont Hope Marguerite 2023 is aged for approximately 9 to 10 months in old French oak barrels. This aging process allows the wine to develop its characteristic texture and complexity without imparting dominant oak flavors, maintaining the integrity of the fruit and minerality. The oak aging adds subtle nutty and spice nuances, enhancing the wine’s overall profile.

The grapes are hand-harvested early in the morning to retain freshness and are carefully sorted to ensure only the best fruit is used. The grapes are whole-bunch pressed to extract pure juice with minimal skin contact. Fermentation occurs naturally with indigenous yeasts in a combination of old French oak barrels and stainless steel tanks, enhancing the wine's complexity and texture. A portion of the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation to add creaminess, and it is aged on its lees for several months, with regular bâtonnage (lees stirring) to develop richness and depth.

Beaumont is a family owned and managed farm situated in the heart of the town of Bot River (Botter Rivier) in the Overberg. The farm home to the region’s oldest wine cellar was originally established in the 1700’s by the Dutch East India Company. In the 1940’s the wine business was initially started but wine production was discontinued in the late 1960’s Jayne and Raoul Beaumont bought the farm Compagnes Drift in 1974 and set about replanting the vineyards. However the legacy of creating wines in the farm cellar under the family name was only initiated years later. Since then the wines have born the crest of the Beaumont family. Originally found in the family signet ring the roaring lion represents honour and courage and serves as a symbolic message of balance – a quality synonymous with our wines. The crest pays homage to our roots and represents the connection between farmland and family. It finds expression in our brand and personifies a place of passion simplicity and charm. After generations of farming and partnering with nature the land now offers some of the finest vineyards in the area. Together with a non-conformist approach to winemaking these vines produce notably balanced classical and artisanal wines. The farm also grows pears almonds and olives surrounded by fynbos and abundant birdlife. The historic farm offers quintessential Overberg architecture with barns and homesteads authentically white washed with black tin-roofs. Two of the original buildings have been beautifully restored as quaint self-catering cottages and the farm is home to one of the oldest working watermills in the country. Overlooking the original cellar and homestead is a sloping wheat field which is harvested ceremoniously in the annual Field to Loaf festivities. The grains are then milled on the farm producing sought after stone-ground flour. Our story is one where family fervor and farming merge - where wine food and people are always at the centre of the narrative. This is our story and we invite you to be part of it.