2023 Lalela Cinsault, Wellington, Western Cape, South AfricaABOUT THIS WINE This vintage of Lalela Cinsault is crafted from dry farmed, bush trained vines rooted in the ancient soils of the Western Cape, some over 40 years old. The fruit is hand harvested and fermented naturally with minimal extraction to highlight the varietal's ethereal character. Aging in neutral vessels preserves freshness and nuance, resulting in a wine that is both bright and layered. Aromatically, it leans into red fruit, tea leaf, and

16 to 22 months in French oak

The wine knitted together early

grown in the Taburno area are Piedirosso

2 L’Atelier du Vin signature wine tools

the estate has become legendary for its single-vineyard wine

Fermentation and aging take place in barrels (exclusively French oak)

capable of growing naturally balanced grapes such as the Cote d’Or

the founder’s son-in-law

there is Bodega Catena Zapata

The Chandon de Briailles wines are quite unique in the fact that there is a negligible amount of new oak for aging and most wines are made with a whole-cluster fermentation

rather classic basic cuvées and vintage champagne were produced

Weingut Stein