David & Nadia

Aristargos, Swartland, 2019

Name: Aristargos, Swartland
Brand: David & Nadia
Price: 27.66 GBP

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2019
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A focused nose leads into grassy herbal notes before Thai green papaya salad, mango and lime leaf, white peaches, and a touch of pineapple emerges with air. A more understated style in 2019 with clear aging potential. Predominantly Chenin Blanc on granitic soils with an old vine focus. Grenache Blanc from the Kasteelberg adds a bit of breadth and intensity derived from schist soils, while the Verdelho, a new addition, counteracts it with freshness and saltiness to add another level of complexity. A classy expression of Aristargos. Nothing oily here, just silky, layered fruit. Chenin blanc (47%), Sémillon (13%), Clairette blanche (11%), Viognier (10%), Marsanne (8%), Roussanne (6%), Verdelho (3%) and Grenache blanc (2%). Whole bunch pressed, fermented naturally, and raised in neutral French oak casks for 11 months. The grapes from the two Sémilllon vineyards were fermented on their skins for a week before being pressed and matured in a 2,500L foudré for a year. 13% ABV.

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88/100

Neal Martin,

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The 2019 Aristargos is a blend of 47% Chenin Blanc, 13% Sémillon, 11% Clairette Blanche, 10% Viognier, 8% Marsanne, 6% Roussanne, 3% Verdelho and 2% Grenache Blanc. A bit of everything, in other words. I am looking for a little more identifiable grape variety in this blend, which, despite everything in the mix, does not quite add up to more than the sum of its parts. The palate is well balanced with a smooth entry. It sports a slightly honeyed texture but, like the nose, its needs a compass, a sense of direction. An enjoyable wine but it needs to think long and hard about what it wants to be.

drinking window 2021 - 2032

date of review 02/2021

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