Grand Vin de Stellenbosch Pinotage 2022 (Top 10)
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Grand Vin de Stellenbosch Pinotage 2022 (Top 10)
Produced by Le Grand Domaine in Devon Valley, Stellenbosch, Grand Vin de Stellenbosch Pinotage 2022 reflects a more refined and site-driven approach to South Africa’s signature variety. The vineyards benefit from elevated slopes, cooling ocean influence and decomposed granite soils that help preserve freshness while allowing the fruit to ripen evenly.
The estate focuses on careful vineyard management and gentle winemaking to bring balance and clarity to the wine. Mature vines produce smaller berries with concentrated flavour, while open-top fermentation and measured oak maturation help build texture without masking the character of the Pinotage fruit. The result is a wine that leans more towards elegance and savoury complexity than overt sweetness or extraction.
Colour:
Deep ruby red with a youthful purple rim.
Nose:
Expressive aromas of black cherry, mulberry and ripe plum are layered with hints of cedar, baking spice, roasted coffee bean and subtle earthy notes.
Palate:
Medium- to full-bodied, with concentrated dark berry fruit balanced by fresh acidity and fine-grained tannins. Notes of cocoa, clove and gentle oak spice add depth through the mid-palate, while the wine maintains a composed, savoury edge throughout.
Finish:
Long and smooth, with lingering dark fruit, spice and a subtle smoky note.
- Food Pairing : Grand Vin de Stellenbosch Pinotage 2022 pairs particularly well with smoky and savoury dishes. Braaied lamb chops, grilled boerewors, beef short rib or slow-roasted pork belly all complement the wine’s dark fruit and spice profile. Its fine tannin structure also works well alongside mushroom risotto or mature hard cheeses, while the freshness through the palate keeps richer dishes feeling balanced and lifted.
- Drink before: Cellaring potential: 8–10 years.
- Vintage: 2022
- Manufacturer: Origin Wines Stellenbosch
- Region: Stellenbosch
- Medals Won: Absa Top 10 Pinotage Winner 2025. Veritas - Gold Award 2025. IWSC - Bronze Medal 2025. Decanter World Wine Awards - Bronze Medal.
- Grapes used to make this wine were grown in: Decomposed granite soils.
- Sugar Content: 2.2g/L
- Alcohol Content: 13.5%
Stock and Delivery:
In Stock: Standard delivery within 5 days
Stock at supplier: Delivery within 10 - 15 days
R99 Nationwide
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