- 100% Pinot Noir
- Sourced from their ‘Shaw Vineyard’ just outside of the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
- ‘Litigo’ meaning ‘discussion’ in legal terms, made in partnership with South African lawyer, Eben van Wyk
- Hand harvested
- Crushed 75% whole-cluster and 25% destemmed
- Indigenous fermentation
- Four-week maceration
- Eleven months in French oak barrels
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2024
Country:
South Africa
Region:
Walker Bay
Appellation:
Walker Bay
Variety:
Pinot Noir
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Sustainable
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | ZA-CRY-15-24 | 6/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
94
Date
2025-11-03
"Rosemary stalks, violets, fresh plums and brambleberries on the nose of this savory, tight red. It™s medium-bodied with crunchy, lightly stemmy tannins. Lots of tension, even a little austere. 75% whole-cluster fermentation. Drink or hold. 3,420 bottles produced."
Wine Advocate
Score
94+
Date
2026-02-26
"The Crystallum 2024 Overberg Litigo Pinot Noir comes from the same Shaw™s Mountain site as Ferrum and is fermented with 75% whole clusters. It is the most structured of the estate™s 2024 Pinot releases. Darker berry fruit and savory undertones lead into a crisp, clean finish. The higher whole-cluster inclusion lends aromatic lift while reinforcing structure. Elevated Overberg vineyards and iron-rich soils shape a Pinot Noir that balances depth with clarity. Production is limited to 3,420 bottles."
Vinous
Score
91
Date
2025-10-02
"The 2024 Litigo comes from the Overberg region and uses 75% whole bunch, matured with 25% new French oak. The stem component is very discreet on the nose, allowing the red berry fruit and light tobacco scents. Wonderful delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with fine delineation, quite structured on the entry, although it just needs a tad more flesh and length on the finish. Give it a few months to soften."
Jancis Robinson
Score
17
Date
2026-07-08
"Pale crimson. Fine aromas with a gentle perfume, cranberries and wild strawberries, and then a slight savoury edge † dried herbs and pepper. Fine, light grip on the palate, befitting the crunchy fruit and lively freshness. Has an intriguing bitter-herb twist to long finish. An elegant, delicate but distinctive and highly attractive cool-climate Pinot. Oliver Coleman"