A beautifully vibrant sparkling rosé with a clear sunset-pink hue that will gently develop into a soft onion-skin tone over time. Fresh aromas of grapefruit, lemon, and bruised apple mingle with classic brioche and pastry notes. The palate is medium-bodied and lifted by lively acidity, while the fine, creamy mousse adds roundness. Flavors of lemon, pomegranate, and subtle ginger biscuit create an elegant, refreshing, and distinctive finish.

Fermented in stainless steel at 14°C for up to 14 days, the base wine was lightly fined before spending three months sur lie for added texture. It then underwent secondary fermentation in bottle, reaching 12% alcohol and 5–6 bar of pressure, with no malolactic fermentation to preserve freshness. The wine matured on the lees in bottle for three years, developing its refined mousse and elegant complexity.

Winemaker : Dirk Coetzee

L'Avenir estate was founded by Mauritian-born Marc Wiehe in 1992; prior to this, the land had been under vine since the days of Simon van der Stel. L'Avenir swiftly rose to icon status—the 1997 L'Avenir Chenin Blanc was ranked best in the country at that year’s Chenin Blanc Challenge; by 2004, no Pinotage had been named as frequently as L'Avenir among the top ten in the annual Top Ten Pinotage Competition.

After being acquired by Chablis-based Laroche and following a merger between Laroche and the Jeanjean family, L’Avenir now forms a part of AdVini—a family-owned wine producer with a focus on France and a footprint in Africa in the form of L’Avenir. Despite L’Avenir Estate only having been established in 1992, our soils have been under vine since the beginning of the Stellenbosch wine region. The majority of our vineyards have reached full maturity, resulting in naturally limited yields of the highest quality grapes

Flavor Profiles

Grapefruit

Lemon

Green apple

Brioche