Welgegund Heritage Wines Chenin Blanc 2017
South Africa, Wellington
Chenin Blanc
Description
TASTING NOTES: This 2017 Chenin Blanc was made from selected blocks of dryland vines with very limited yields of exceptional fruit, embodying the wine with finesse, great depth and subtle fruit aromas. Lightly wooded, the wine exhibits captivating complexity, with pineapple, citrus and apricots initially evident, followed by layers of stone fruit, pear, lime and white flowers. The palate shows richness, with creamy oaky undertones, with citrus, lemon and lime towards the end. WINEMAKER’S NOTES: This Chenin Blanc was made from a dryland vineyard planted in 1974 (43 years old). Grapes was harvested by hand in the early morning to obtain the best quality fruit possible. The grapes were chilled to 5°C to prevent oxidation prior to whole bunch pressing. The chilled juice was settled for 48 hours with racking to different fermentation vessels. A portion of the wine was fermented in 500L French oak barrels whilst others were fermented separately using different yeast, adding to the complexity of the final blend. The wine was aged for 11 months, with blending and bottling thereafter. The wine was bottled in January 2018.
Awards
Double Platinum National Wine Challenge
4 stars Platter's South African Wine Guide
Silver Decanter Medal
90 pts Decanter Points
Tasting Notes
Alcohol
12.5%
Analytical data
dry
Vinification
This Chenin Blanc was made from a dryland vineyard planted in 1974 (43 years old). Grapes was harvested by hand in the early morning to obtain the best quality fruit possible. The grapes were chilled to 5°C to prevent oxidation prior to whole bunch pressing. The chilled juice was settled for 48 hours with racking to different fermentation vessels. A portion of the wine was fermented in 500L French oak barrels whilst others were fermented separately using different yeast, adding to the complexity of the final blend. The wine was aged for 11 months, with blending and bottling thereafter.
Vineyard
It was planed in 1974, Dry land, 3 wire Perold System, no irrigation, low yield
Soil Type
Decompose Granite
Viticulture
The vineyard was planted in 1974. Dry land no irrigation.
Maturation
30 % of the wine was aged for 11 months in 500L French Oak barrels.
