Beaumont Family Wines "Hope Marguerite" 2021 Chenin Blanc, Bot River, Walker Bay, South Africa

Beumont is a charming family-run farm and winery situated in the quaint Overberg Village of Bot River. The farm is home to the region’s oldest wine cellar and is steeped in history dating back to the 1700’s. In 2004, Sebastian Beaumont, having honed his skills working in the vine-yards took over the reins in the cellar and has continued to build the Beaumont reputation. Named after Hope Marguerite Beaumont, a woman with character, ele- gance and a love for wine. Beaumont’s first vintage of the Hope Marguerite was produced in 1997 and at that time, there were only two other Chenin Blancs in South Africa produced in this style.

From Beaumont’s two oldest Chenin Blanc vineyards, planted in ‘74 and ‘87 on a combination of gravel, sand and shale. These vineyards are registered as single vineyards and the wine is certified as a Heritage Vineyard wine. A normal wet cold winter allowed for good rest of the vines. Healthy ripen- ing season produced perfect grapes. Barrel fermentation takes place with minimum intervention in 400L French oak using only natural yeasts. Partial malolactic fermentation occurs. The wine is kept on its gross lees for 10 months with regular batonage, giving it a richer and fuller