Reserve Chenin Blanc 2024
R2,880.00
Bottle Price R480 | Case Price (6 Bottles) R2880
This wine has lovely aromas of peach and quince on the nose, with hints of nectarine and marzipan. The medium bodied, creamy palate is layered with flavours of apricot and wood spice. These flavours are supported by the delicate use of oak which allows them to shine and brings structure to this refined wine. A long finish and lasting aftertaste.
Cultivar
100% Chenin Blanc.
Characteristics
Medium bodied white wine. Great food wine.
Tasting Notes
This wine has lovely aromas of peach and quince on the nose, with hints of nectarine and marzipan. The medium bodied, creamy palate is layered with flavours of apricot and wood spice. These flavours are supported by the delicate use of oak which allows them to shine and brings structure to this refined wine. A long finish and lasting aftertaste.
In the Vineyard
Soil: Low yielding, well drained vertical shale/schist
Yield: 4.6 tons/Ha
Aspect: South-East
Trellis: 80% raised bush vines and 20% trellised (VSP)
Harvest
Grapes were night harvested and picked by hand to retain flavours.
Cellar Practices
Grapes were gently crushed and pressed. This wine was fermented in 40% new, 40% 2nd fill and 20% 3rd fill 300 litre French oak barrels as well as an oak Foudre from Stockinger. This wine was 80% naturally fermented. A maturation period of 12 months was needed before this wine could be racked and blended.
Ageing Potential
12 Years after vintage.
Serving Temperature
Recommended to be served at 14°C.
Analysis
| Residual sugar | 3.1 g/l |
| Acidity | 5.1 g/l |
| ph | 3.38 |
| Alcohol | 14 % |
| Appellation | Tulbagh |