L'Ormarins Private Cuvée 2015 (Box) - Anthonij Rupert

Wine of Origin South Africa, Franshhoek.

Anthonij Rupert's Altima estate is located in Elandskloof, an isolated valley surrounded by a mountain range that rises 1 km above the valley floor.
The steep topography of the valley, combined with the mountains above it, results in a distinctly cool continental climate. The quartz sandstone of the Table Mountain Sandstone group stands out against the higher mountains. The main soil type found in the terrain is a decomposed shale. This unique site produces fruit with high natural acidity and low pH levels, which contribute to the wine's aging potential.

Produced at the Anthonij Rupert Cap Classique winery in Franschhoek, La Garonne. Grapes are hand-picked and whole cluster pressed. The best juice (Tête de Cuvée) from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir is rested overnight before being racked off the yeasts and fermented. Only the best fermented base wine was selected, distinguished by finesse and elegance. After secondary fermentation in the bottle, the wine was aged for another 89 months on the lees before being disgorged. After disgorgement, the wine was corked for 6 months before release.

Robert Parker: 94/100;
Tim Atkin: 93/100;
Diners Platter's Guide: 4.5/5*.