Bartás

Shellfish, Spicy food, Lean fish, Mild and soft cheese

Facing directly into the predominant south eastern wind direction and close to the ocean. Both of these have a phenomenal cooling effect during the summer months as well as the general growing pattern throughout the year. It is the perfect conditions for a crisp and energetic Chenin blanc. Chenin Blanc bush vines, planted in 1978, on shallow and warm granite soils in the Helderberg, the most southern part of the Stellenbosch region.

Hand picked and whole bunch pressed into old oak barrels, spontaneously fermented and matured in 500 litres barrels for 12 months, before racked and bottled.

Paulus Wine Co's journey into winemaking is as lively as ripe grapes. Pauline, coming from Southern France, where vineyards dance in the sea breeze, and Paul, a native of Cape Town's sunny shores and drylands, traversed the globe in search of winemaking secrets. Their paths converged in South Africa's Swartland region, where they found themselves enchanted by its abundant potential and vibrant community. In 2018, Paul and Pauline teamed up to establish Paulus Wine Co. Their first wine, Bosberaad, celebrates South Africa's sun-soaked terroir and earned acclaim from wine critic Neal Martin. Expanding their repertoire, the duo introduced Bartàs, inspired by the elegant Chenin Blancs of the Loire Valley, striving to capture her winemaking ethos in each bottle. Now leading the wine project with their dedicated team, Paul & Pauline believe wine is more than just what's in the bottle—it's about stories, connections, and shared experiences.“We deeply believe that the people, relationships, and shared values between growers and winemakers make a wine's story. It's about sharing, learning, experiencing, and living.” Wine is more than a drink—it's a story of laughter and love shared with friends, old and new. Here's to the adventure of Paulus Wine Co—a journey filled with discovery and, of course, plenty of sips along the way.