Certified Old Vines
Heritage Cinsault
Made only in exceptional vintages, this is a delicate, intricate wine from the fourth oldest Cinsault vineyard in the country, planted in 1952. As one of the parent grapes of our pioneering Pinotage, Cinsault is handled with the utmost reverence, from hand-harvesting and natural fermentation to gentle maturation in French oak.
73 years | 3.86 ha
The Oldest Vineyard on Bellevue
All The Facts
Let’s Get Technical
Unpack what goes into producing an old vine wine of this calibre at Bellevue Wine Estate.
In The Vineyard
Planted in 1952, the Cinsault block stands as Bellevue’s oldest vineyard. Cultivated as dryland bush vines, it reflects the traditional approach for Cinsault. These old vines produce exceptionally low yields, enhancing the quality of their grapes.
In The Cellar
The hand-harvested grapes underwent a cold soak for three days, followed by inoculation and fermentation with pump-over three times daily. Once fermentation was complete, the skins were pressed, after which the wine was racked into 300-litre French oak barrels where it underwent spontaneous malolactic fermentation before maturing for 10 months.
Pour Yourself A Glass
Uncork It
This intensely perfumed wine offers red fruit notes of raspberry, strawberry, plum and pomegranate, wrapped in silky tannins and persisting on the finish. Perfect balance, sheer finesse, and the perfect foil for rich dishes, such as wild mushroom risotto or a creamy truffle sauce.
Raspberry
Strawberry
Plum
Pomegranate
Winemakers Notes:
Play VideoSTYLE/TASTE
Refined Elegance
ALCOHOL
13.11%
HARVEST DATE
21 Feb 2021
APPELLATION
Stellenbosch
AGING POTENTIAL
10 years plus
CASES PRODUCED
129
Wilhelm Kritzinger
About The Vines By The Winemaker
This Cinsault block is the oldest vineyard on Bellevue, planted in 1952. It is a very low-yielding vineyard, which enhances the quality of the grapes produced by these old vines. Wine is made from this vineyard only in exceptional vintages.
