Alheit Vineyards – Monument Semillon
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South Africa
Western Cape
Wine
White
The Facts
Origins South Africa > Western Cape > Western Cape
Appellation Western Cape
Varietal Semillon
Cepage 100% Semillon
Winemaking Wild ferment in old barrels; clean rack, 18 months on lees
Aging 18 months on lees in old barrels, no fining
Alcohol by Volume 13.0%
Markets California, Texas
Trade and Media
The Character
Overall Distinctive, textured Sémillon with bright energy and depth
Aromas Blossoms, mandarin, beeswax, dried herbs, subtle stone dust
Mouthfeel Deep and firm, bristling with acidity and long persistence
Tasting Notes Mandarin, blossoms, wax, herbs; textured and complex
Selling Point Rare old-vine Franschhoek Sémillon with Cape heritage
Pairings Excellent with mushroom risotto, roast poultry, or goat cheese
Awards
- 2022 - 90pts Vinous
- 2020 - 96pts Tim Atkin
Sustainability
- 2022 - Certified Sustainable, Sustainable In Practice, Minimal Intervention / Augmentation, Natural Fermentation
- 2020 - Certified Sustainable, Sustainable In Practice, Minimal Intervention / Augmentation, Natural Fermentation
The Story
Monument Sémillon is a living tribute to South Africa’s old-vine heritage, sourced from the legendary La Colline vineyard in Franschhoek, planted in 1936. Farmed by the Roux family -- descendants of a 17th-century Huguenot pioneer—this parcel boasts rare genetic diversity, including shades of Sémillon long lost elsewhere in the world. With deep granitic soils and a cool southern slope, the site yields fruit of extraordinary character. Fermented wild and aged 18 months in old barrels, Monument is textured, nuanced, and built to age.
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