Beau Constantia PIERRE

2023

Region: Constantia
Wine of Origin: Constantia
Winemaker: Megan van der Merwe

Producer Information

When taking in the landscape of this future-centric farm, it is hard to believe that it used to be a goat farm. That chapter came to a close during the all-consuming fires of 2000 which left nothing but a thick stand of alien vegetation. In the year 2002 the Du Preez family purchased the steep slice of foreign forest with the intention to restore the site to its original pristine state. That meant costly alien-clearing, the establishment of a firebreak around the border of the farm and extensive soil studies which naturally led to the establishment of vineyards. The first vines were planted in 2003 with the help of dedicated farm manager, Japie Bronn

Wine Information

Alcohol: 13.5%
Residual Sugar: 1.99 g/l
PH: 3.42
TA: 6.04


Color: White
Varietals: Sauvignon Blanc (93%)
Semillon (7%)
Style: Dry
Type: Still
Category: White wooded
Unit of Measure: 750 ml
Production: 1800 bottles
Price Code: D

Production

Suitable for Vegetarians No
Suitable for Vegans No
Vineyard / Terroir / Climate Constantia is Cool Climate (Mediterranean), close proximity to the ocean, average of 1000mm annual rainfall, average Feb temperatures of 26 deg, but cold South Easter winds coming off the ocean. Boasts some of the oldest vineyard growing soils in the world between 500-600 million year old decomposed granite and Table Mountain Sandstone.
From Old Vines No

Certifications

Product is Certifified Organic No
Product is Certifified Biodynamic No
Local Certifications
Is Fairtrade Certified No
Fairtrade Accreditation