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Pilgrim Bastardo do Castello 2024
R315.00
Bastardo do Castello (as registered by SAWIS in SA), also better known as Trousseau, originated in the Jura region, southeast France. It is a vigorous red wine variety planted in well exposed terroirs and well drained soils. It is a hardy grape and also thrives in drier climates. The bunches are small and the berries medium sized. The wines produced are characteristic, warm and full-bodied with a pretty bright, ruby colour. Typical of Trousseaus are peppery, violet notes with hints of cherry fruit and a sharpness to the acidity described as minerality. Barrel maturation typically occurs with less than 10% new oak, for up to 3 years.
On the slopes of Stellenbosch Mountain, this exciting Jura cultivar’s roots run deep into the decomposed red/brown granitic soils of origin. Made for the second harvest as the first certified and bottled Bastardo do Castello in SA, the color is a bright cherry red, sparklingly inviting. Starts off with whiffs of lavender and fresh tilled earth, but opens up to aromas of sweet raspberry and sour cherry, baked rhubarb and chamomile. Lighter in structure yet mouth filling on the palate.
Colour: A luminous ruby-red hue, light and translucent yet full of vibrancy — an elegant, see-through brilliance that captures the variety’s distinctive charm.
Nose: Highly fruit-driven and aromatic, the wine opens with sweet red berry tones and confectionary-like notes, evolving into a more layered expression of spice, wild herbs, and floral lift. Hints of fynbos, strawberry compote, and crushed rose petals add complexity and allure.
Palate: Silky, plush, and intensely expressive. The first impression is of juicy red fruit — raspberry, cherry, and pomegranate — followed by subtle notes of earth, wild herbs, and exotic spice. The acidity is bright and persistent, drawing out the flavours and leaving a lingering sense of freshness.
Fine-grained tannins and gentle structure provide balance and focus, while a whisper of natural sweetness rounds out the finish. A beautifully complete, captivatingly delicate red wine — vibrant, textural, and unforgettable.
ANALYSIS: ALC 14.5% | TA 5.6 g/l | RS 3.0 g/l | pH 3.65
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Description
Given the rarity of these vines, minimal intervention was the order of the day. The grapes were hand- harvested and placed whole-bunch into small open-top bins. Gentle foot stomping began the extraction process, followed by a touch of SO2 to maintain microbial balance.
Fermentation began naturally and progressed slowly, with daily punch-downs to gently extract colour and flavour from the skins. After about a week of fermentation, the wine was pressed and transferred into a single small neutral French oak barrel, where it completed fermentation and began its maturation journey.
Over 14 months, the wine was racked gently between barrels to encourage natural clarification and sedimentation. No filtration was applied, preserving its authentic texture and integrity.
Please note — this wine is made in the most unobtrusive and natural way possible. A light sediment or crystal formation in the bottle is entirely natural and part of its identity.
Additional Information
| Producer | Pilgrim Wines |
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