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Franschhoek Valley1 wine

A mountain-ringed valley with French roots and a very Cape range of wines.

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Franschhoek Valley wines in Illinois

A mountain-ringed valley with French roots and a very Cape range of wines.

About Franschhoek Valley

Semillon

White

Citrus and herbs when young, with waxy texture and savoury depth possible in older-vine or barrel-aged wines.

Chardonnay

White

Citrus and stone fruit, with toast and a richer texture in barrel-aged wines.

Cap Classique

Sparkling · White

Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

Traditional-method bubbles, citrus fruit and pastry-like depth from time in bottle.

Where it grows: Around Franschhoek, southeast of Paarl beneath the surrounding mountain ranges.

Franschhoek’s Huguenot heritage is part of its appeal, but its wines are diverse. Chardonnay, Semillon, reds and Cap Classique offer different ways to explore the valley.

Wines

1 wine

2024 · Monument Sémillon

Alheit Vineyards

White

US$101

Producer Identity

SmallNo herbicides

Winemaking & maturation

Whole-Bunch PressingWild FermentationFermentation in Old Barrels18 Months on LeesBarrel MaturationUnfined

Style

DryRich texturedAromaticClassicNatural

Grapes

Sémillon

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