L'Ormarins Ou Bosstok 2020

Faint almond or marzipan whiffs tease at the nose with its apricot, quince and stone fruit aromas. Tangy tussle between bright white peach, nectarine and a richer, subtly honeyed caramel and nutty flavour in the mouth. Well-structured with good density of fruit and a lovely creamy breadth balanced by lively fresh acidity. Rich yet fresh with lingering but defined tail.

This vineyard has unique history and an extraordinary story of “2 lives”. First planted in 1964 on the slopes of the Paardeberg Mountains between Malmesbury and Paarl in the Swartland, these old bush vines were removed from their original home and replanted on the north facing decomposed granite slopes of L’Ormarins, Franschhoek in 2007 & 2008 where they now produce this single varietal wine. Yielding on average around 2 – 3 tons/ha, the vines produce fruit of great purity and balance.

Decomposed Granite

Grapes were hand-picked early in the morning into small lug boxes and taken to the cellar adjacent to the vineyard where the whole bunches were pressed and the juice allowed to settle overnight.

Spontaneous alcoholic fermentation occurred in stainless steel tank (50%) and 3rd & 4th fill French oak barrels .

The wine underwent spontaneous MLF (40%) and was kept on the fine lees for 8 months prior to bottling.