Provenance Stellenbosch Classic

A finely structured, yet serious wine, which will bring the best out of char-grilled ostrich fillets.

The 2019 vintage stands out in terms of freshness and elegance. L'Avenir's wines from the vintage boast natural acidity and crispness. Phenolic ripeness was attained at lower sugar levels resulting in wines with lower alcohol levels. A selection of the finest Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc Vineyards on the northern slops of L'Avenir Estate. Soil types include Vilafonte and Oaklead, - known for production of magnificent Stellenbosch reds of notable ageing potential.

Upon fermentation, the wine was matured in 225-litre French barrels for 10 to 14 months, using a combination of new and second-fill French oak. The final blend was based on a meticulous barrel selection.

Grapes were harvested by hand at optimal ripeness. Each vineyard was individually vinified. Once the grapes were crushed, the mash was cooled and fermentation took place for 5-10 days at 26°C.

L’Avenir’s rich history dates back to the late 1600s when the estate was one of the very first sites identified for grape growing by the Cape’s earliest European settlers. The estate was renamed L’Avenir in 1992 by Mark Wiehe a Mauritian businessman who left a career of trading sugar in London to purchase the farm. This was the start of specialisation of this unique boutique winery. Wiehe appointed former pharmacist Francois Naude as winemaker and the estate swiftly gained recognition for its distinctive Pinotage and Chenin Blanc. In 2005 L’Avenir was acquired by the owner of the prestigious Chablis property Laroche Chablisien Michel Laroche.