Sophie & Julien Schaal - W.O Cape Coast - Born Of Fire - Blanc - 2021

Wine:

The 2021 White W.O. Cape Coast Born of Fire is an ultra-fresh and pleasing Chenin wine. The citrus and almond notes make up a nice wine, both tonic and fruity, with a refreshing finish. A white wine for aperitif or to pair with fish and seafood. Rated 92/100 by the Committee.

Vinification:

The vines are located 40 kilometers from the ocean and benefit from the sea breeze. Hand harvested at the coolest time of the day. After 2 weeks of maceration and fermentation, the wine is transferred to 300 liter barrels. Aged for 12 months in barrels.

Certified organic wine.

Color:

Bright pale yellow.

Nose:

Intensely fresh and delicate with notes of citrus and almond

Palate:

Tonic and fruity, this vivacity is already present on the nose. Delicate toasted nuances deliver a wine with accents of tropical fruits. The long and refreshing finish seduces us from the very beginning.

Temperature:

Serve at 10 to 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

For aperitif, fish, seafood and white meats.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2027

Julien Schaal is a striking newcomer to the Alsace wine scene, embracing independence and originality. In parallel to this success, he and his wife Sophie are exploring a new path in South Africa, baptized "Born of Fire". The young couple is working in the preserved landscape of the Cape to grow Chenin and Syrah organically and to create, as in their original terroir, and with the same degree of perfection, two full and fresh wines.

Carried by the cool climate, born less than 40 km from the Atlantic coast, on schist and limestone soils, these modern wines celebrate nature, freshness and escape.