Yangarra
Estate Roux Beauté Roussanne 2022
Tastings, winery:
845 McLaren Flat Rd, Kangarilla, South Australia , AustraliaBuy online directly from the producer:
www.yangarra.com/wines
James Suckling - 97 points
2024
Yangarra Estate Roux Beauté Roussanne 2022 is an exceptional white wine made from 100% Roussanne grapes, sourced from a unique vineyard site with weathered sandy and iron-rich soils. The grapes were handpicked from the estate's oldest Roussanne plantings, with a portion harvested a week earlier to enhance freshness.
One part of the grapes was destemmed, crushed, and placed in 675-liter ceramic eggs, where they fermented on their skins and remained for 120 days before pressing, retaining only the free-run juice. The other portion was whole-bunch pressed in a basket press and fermented without skin contact.
After fermentation, the wine was aged exclusively in ceramic eggs for an additional four months, resulting in a luxurious texture and distinctive flavor profile.
About Yangarra
Yangarra Estate Vineyard is a single-vineyard estate located in McLaren Vale, South Australia, specializing in Rhône varietals, particularly Grenache. The estate has been organically and biodynamically farmed since 2008, emphasizing sustainable viticulture practices.
The vineyard is situated on ancient sandy dunes, providing ideal conditions for cultivating their grape varieties. Winemaker Peter Fraser has been crafting wines at Yangarra for over two decades, focusing on expressing the unique terroir of the region.
The estate is renowned for its High Sands Grenache, produced from old bush vines planted in 1946. This wine exemplifies the quality and character that Yangarra aims to achieve through its dedicated approach to viticulture and winemaking.
