South Africa, Breedekloof
Chenin Blanc
Description
Distinctive floral notes and aromas of dried peach, citrus and lime with a firm and crisp acidity. Wooded in French and American oak, the wine shows elegant and delicate tannins whilst respecting the fruit.
Awards
Gold Gilbert & Gaillard Medals
Tasting Notes
Certificates
Alcohol
13.5%
Analytical data
dry
Vinification
The grapes selected for this style of Chenin Blanc are handpicked in the early morning hours from a single vineyard in the heart of the Breedekloof valley. After crushing and destemming, the juice is left on the skins for 8 hours. It is then settled followed by the clear juice being racked into new oak barrels and amphora vessels for fermentation. The juice is left on the thick lees for 6 months with further maturation on the fine lees for 2 months. Batonage plays a crucial role in the complexity of this wine.
Vineyard
Grapes are from alluvial soil with high loam content and a moderate Mediterranean climate. The 35-year old vineyard is 4ha in area and yields 12-ton grapes per hectare. Based on soil moisture levels, as measured by hydrometers in the vineyards, controlled irrigation is applied. Careful canopy management ensures that grapes and leaves are exposed to direct sunlight. This leads to quality grapes filled with intense fruit flavours.
Soil Type
Grapes are from alluvial soil with high loam content and a moderate Mediterranean climate. The 35-year old vineyard is 4ha in area and yields 12-ton grapes per hectare.
Viticulture
Based on soil moisture levels, as measured by hydrometers in the vineyards, controlled irrigation is applied. Careful canopy management ensures that grapes and leaves are exposed to direct sunlight. This leads to quality grapes filled with intense fruit flavours.