Les Dames de 1987 Old Vines Sauvignon Blanc

Shellfish, Vegetarian, Goat cheese

Nine months of maturation on the lees in a 4000L foudre provides this wine with a classic ageing potential.

After whole bunch pressing and minimal settling - the wine was fermented in stainless steel before racking to a 4000L foudre for maturation.

Terre Paisible means peaceful land and the estate is home to the Vigne d’Or – the ‘golden’ vines - both Chardonnay and Sauvignon that create our exceptional estate wines. Terre Paisible’s wines are made by Adam Mason who brings over 20 years of knowledge and experience in European and South African winemaking. Adam was the perfect choice to realise Terre Paisible's winemaking vision. His reputation and expertise extend not only to the outstanding Sauvignon Blanc – for which he was known during his time at Klein Constantia – but also to Chardonnay which he is equally passionate about. The estate has a rare block of Old Vine Sauvignon Blanc. These low-yielding 35-year-old un-trellised vines are hand harvested and made with minimal intervention. This gives a subtle wine of exceptional purity which displays old vine characteristics. The estate also has younger vines which are made into its classic Franschhoek style Sauvignon Blanc - Vigne D’Or. The estate is also home to Chardonnay vines. These feature in both the opulent Blanc de Blanc Méthode Cap Classique - as well as the rich, vibrant, elegant Vigne d’Or Chardonnay. Recently we released Terre Paisible ‘Isabelle’ Rosé, in honour of the estate's owners. This special wine is a blend of 60% Grenache Noir and 40 % Mourvèdre sourced from dryland vineyards in Stellenbosch. Pale salmon in colour is a delicate and elegant take on a Provençal rose.