Welgegund Heritage Wines Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2019
South Africa, Wellington
Chenin Blanc
Description
100% Chenin Blanc. From a dryland vineyard planted in 1974 (46 years old) which is certified as a Heritage Vineyard. Harvested by hand at 22,5 B° in the early morning to obtain the best quality fruit possible. The grapes were whole-bunch pressed, settled and fermented in a combination of 500L barrels (natural ferment), with the balance in stainless steel tanks.33% of the wine was aged in 2nd fill 500L French oak barrels for 14 months.The palate is soft and elegant with flavours of star fruit, honeydew melons and lime, and finishes with a salty minerality and a touch of nuttiness.
Awards
90 pts Tim Atkin
Gold Gilbert & Gaillard Medals
Gold Veritas
Tasting Notes
Alcohol
13.0%
Analytical data
dry
Vinification
Harvested by hand at 22,5 B° in the early morning to obtain the best quality fruit possible. The grapes were whole-bunch pressed, settled and fermented in a combination of 500L barrels (natural ferment), with the balance in stainless steel tanks.33% of the wine was aged in 2nd fill 500L French oak barrels for 14 months.
Vineyard: single vineyard
The ancient, decomposed granite of the foothills yields vines that produce intensely flavoured fruit ideal for creating the very best wines. The breezes funnelling down the valley from the Bains Kloof Pass moderate the extremes of the climate and the old dryland vines offer extremely low yields of fruit (average of 2,4 tons per hectare) with exceptional concentration.
Soil Type
Decomposed Granite
Viticulture
100% Chenin Blanc. From a dryland vineyard planted in 1974 (46 years old) which is certified as a Heritage Vineyard.
