DAMASCENE
2024 Semillon Franschhoek
| Grapes | Sémillon |
| Colour | White |
| Origin | South Africa |
| Other | Vegetarian, Vegan |
| Village | Franschhoek |
| ABV | 13% |
The 2024 Sémillon Old Bush Vines Franschhoek comes from vines planted in 1932 and 1962, whole cluster pressed and matured in oval Austrian oak for 11 months. This has a reserved bouquet at first, then unfurls with light walnut oil and resin aromas that are well defined. The palate is well balanced with a slightly viscous entry, a little tangy in style with a dash of lemongrass towards the spicy finish. Quite a cerebral Sémillon that deserves a couple of years in bottle to show what it can do. There's real complexity here. - By Neal Martin on August 2025 Rating: 92 Neal Martin, www.vinous.com (Aug 2025)
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Damascene is a seriously exciting new find for us in South Africa. Their maiden vintage here was 2018 and we were blown away by the results. 2019, their second vintage was sold out on release, read the press release HERE.
The highly acclaimed Jean Smit, previously winemaker at Boekenhoutskloof, has teamed up with David Curl, former owner of Bordeaux’s Chateau Gaby.
Their goal is to explore all across the South African winelands in search of exceptional sites. Sites that deliver an important moment of insight, and hence the name of the project. A Damascene moment of clarity, where we can all understand the greatness of these small, prized plots.
The vineyards are old and well established but small, so each of these brilliant wines is only released in very small quantities. We urge you to catch them while you can.
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