Lotter, Cinsault
    Lukas Van Loggerenberg

    Lotter, Cinsault,

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    Lukas Van Loggerenberg, Lotter, Cinsault, 2021

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note
    Lukas Van Loggerenberg, Lotter, Cinsault, 2021

    A new plot which Lukas has taken over from the Mullineuxs, Lotter is South Africa’s second oldest red vineyard, planted in 1932 in Franschhoek. In fact, it is so low-yielding and late-ripening that it sometimes loses its leaves before they have picked the fruit, and yet, it always seems to come good. 100% destemmed and raised in cement, it is a total departure from the glossier Leeu Passant style, but is totemic of Lukas’ pursuit of freshness and agility in wines at all costs. Fresh raspberry, tea leaves, cranberries and lavender, it is a super-pure refreshing style with all the depth and intensity that old vines bring.

    ABV:
    12.5%
    93/100
    Neal Martin, Vinous
    The 2022 Lotter is pure Cinsault from Franschhoek, aged in 3rd fill French oak for 11 months. "It was a rude awakening for me," remarks Van Loggerenberg. "It was planted in 1932. It was designed for people to drink a piece of history. But we didn't have enough fruit to fill the tank, so we raised it in three barrels, which gave it almost Barbaresco-like tannins. I thought I would have to release it in 2025!" The flamboyant nose has plenty of delineated red fruit, quite ferrous and, yes, a little Tuscan-like in style. The well-balanced palate has fine tannins, quite chalky in texture, with wild strawberry and a touch of bay leaf towards the poised finish. There's Mediterranean flair mixed with South African exoticism here to a winning effect.
    Date Reviewed:
    11/2023
    Drinking Window:
    2025 - 2040

    specifications

    country:
    South Africa
    region:
    Stellenbosch
    Appellation:
    Stellenbosch
    Producer:
    Lukas Van Loggerenberg
    style:
    Red Wine
    Grape Variety:
    Cinsault
    Allergen Information:
    This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.