Medium-bodied, with fine-grained, silky tannins. The palate is smooth and offers seductive notes of crushed pomegranate, juicy plums and black cherries. Refined and sophisticated, with a delicate balance, showcasing the finesse and restrained power of modern Pinotage.
Pair with warm, spicy curries or rich red meats like braised lamb.
Pair with warm, spicy curries or rich red meats like braised lamb.
A selection of the finest Pinotage vineyards on the northern and western slopes of L’Avenir Estate. Soil types include Glenrosa and Oakleaf - known for the production of magnificent Stellenbosch reds, with notable ageing potential.
Winemaker: Dirk Coetzee
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.
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.
