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Yangarra Estate Roux Beaute Roussanne 2022
Yangarra Estate Roux Beaute Roussanne 2022
Yangarra Estate Roux Beaute Roussanne 2022

Yangarra Estate Roux Beaute Roussanne 2022

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    An extraordinary Roussanne from a unique section of the vineyard on weathered sand and ironstone soil. This Roussanne spent months mellowing on grape skins in large ceramic eggs ensure a wine of luxurious texture and distinctive flavour.

    The 2022 growing season followed very similar conditions to 2021, though slightly cooler. There were favourable winter rains and a mild flowering and fruit set period. The cool ripening period took place between late January through to harvest in March. Yields were well balanced, and we were pleased with the fruit ripeness, intensity, freshness, and natural acidity.

    The Roussanne's journey begins with hand-picked fruits from Yangarra's oldest Roussanne planting. A small parcel of Roussanne was included in the blend that was picked a week earlier for freshness. A portion is destemmed, crushed, and filled to 675L ceramic eggs. 52% of the final blend was fermented on skins and remained on skins for 120 days before pressing. Only the free draining fraction retained. The other portion is whole bunch basket pressed into ceramic eggs and fermented without skins. The blend is exclusively matured in ceramic eggs for a further 4 months. 

    An extraordinary Roussanne from a unique section of the vineyard on weathered sand and ironstone soil. This Roussanne spent months mellowing on grape skins in large ceramic eggs ensure a wine of luxurious texture and distinctive flavour.

    The 2022 growing season followed very similar conditions to 2021, though slightly cooler. There were favourable winter rains and a mild flowering and fruit set period. The cool ripening period took place between late January through to harvest in March. Yields were well balanced, and we were pleased with the fruit ripeness, intensity, freshness, and natural acidity.

    The Roussanne's journey begins with hand-picked fruits from Yangarra's oldest Roussanne planting. A small parcel of Roussanne was included in the blend that was picked a week earlier for freshness. A portion is destemmed, crushed, and filled to 675L ceramic eggs. 52% of the final blend was fermented on skins and remained on skins for 120 days before pressing. Only the free draining fraction retained. The other portion is whole bunch basket pressed into ceramic eggs and fermented without skins. The blend is exclusively matured in ceramic eggs for a further 4 months. 

    Maker

    Yangarra

    Varietal

    Roussanne

    Country

    Australia

    Region

    McLaren Vale

    Vintage

    2022

    ABV

    13.5%

    Bottle size

    750ml

    Trusted by the professionals

    Yangarra Estate Roux Beaute Roussanne 2022

    Remainder whole-bunch pressed, a further four months in egg after blending. The power of this release is somewhat of a statement, as is the synchronised harmony of fruit and structure. Power is not to be mistaken for heft, but rather a certain density of matter, an intensity of flavour that is inextricably locked with a commanding drive of skin tannins and subtle but purposeful acidity. Spiced pear, dried lime, green almond, grippy heirloom apple, dried mint … flavour descriptors are inevitably clumsy, such is the individuality of expression. It’s even better on day two, promising a very bright future. It’s world-class stuff.

    — Marcus Ellis, Halliday Wine Companion, 97 Points

    I’ve seen this wine twice – once in a ‘blind’ line-up, the other time at my desk, at home, comfortable and relaxed. I’ve loved it both times. When I tasted it blind I wrote these words only: “Salty, oyster shells, stones, texture, wow, this is gorgeous”. The second time I didn’t write much at all; instead preferring to lean back in my chair, swallow a mouthful, and enjoy the ride. There’s a creaminess to this wine’s texture but the fruit itself feels like quartz. For pure pleasure – forget points – this is one of my white wines of the year.

    — Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front, 95 Points

    Yangarra

    Yangarra's philosophy is to authentically capturing a sense of place from their single vineyard estate. The property is 170 total hectares, with close to 90 hectares to vine. The remaining 80 hectares are preserved for native vegetation and wildlife and is intended to enhance the symbiotic relationship between the vines and their natural environment. Yangarra’s benefits from its rare meso-climate which includes a moderate altitude, abundant sunshine and cool evening breezes make it perfect for growing varieties that thrive in the moderate maritime Mediterranean environments.

    Here they have a strong affinity to grape varieties of the southern Rhone, old bush vine Grenache is the cornerstone variety. Yangarra Estate is planted with a number of diverse varieties, including traditional grapes like Shiraz and Roussanne to more obscure varieties such as Bourboulenc, Picpoul Noir, Clairette Blanc and Counoise. With a tendency towards experimentation, Yangarra was the first in Australia to commercially plant Grenache Blanc. Through their biodynamic regenerative farming practices and sensitive winemaking philosophies their respect of this special piece of country is evident in the wines we make from its grapes – every Yangarra Estate wine is a confident reflection of this land.

    Tasting notes

    NOSE
    Spiced Pear, Dried Lime, Green Almond

    Spiced pear, dried lime, green almond, grippy heirloom apple, dried mint … flavour descriptors are inevitably clumsy, such is the individuality of expression.

    PALATE
    Grippy Heirloom Apple, Dried Mint

    An intensity of flavour that is inextricably locked with a commanding drive of skin tannins and subtle but purposeful acidity. 

    FINISH
    Oyster Shells, Creamy Texture, Briny

    Salty, oyster shells, stones, creamily textured.