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Reyneke Chenin Blanc 2022

Reyneke Chenin Blanc 2022

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Reyneke are proponents of organic viticulture and biodynamic wine-making, minimal intervention, whole bunch pressing, no artificial additives, natural yeasts only, no acid adjustments or fermentation aids; the result is a complex Chenin Blanc, expressing the characteristics of the grapes and the terroir. The wine is medium oaked and very well balanced. 

Tasting Notes

This wine has beautiful aromas of lemon, orange blossom and pear with just a hint of yellow apple and stone fruit coming through on the nose. The palate is layered with a fresh and vibrant acidity. This wine has an incredible depth to it and is complex with a lingering finish.
The grapes come from t he oldest vineyards on the Reyneke farm; two blocks of Chenin blanc from 1974 and 1976 respectively. These vineyards are registered with South Africa’s Old Vine Project (OVP)


In The Cellar
The grapes were whole bunch pressed and lightly settled. Natural fermentation occured in a combination of 2nd fill French barrique as well as 2500L foudrés. After 10 months of maturation on the gross lees, the wine was racked from their vessels and readied for bottling early in January. A small amount of sulphur was added prior to bottling only.
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About the wine

Producer:

Reyneke Wines

Winemaker:

Nuschka de Vos

Grapes:

100% Chenin Blanc

Closure:

Cork

Country:

South Africa

Units:

750ml

Type:

Still white wine

Region:

Stellenbosch

Style:

Still white wine

Vintage:

2020

Colour:

Straw white/yellow

Alcohol:

12.5%

Body:

Light-medium bodied

Oak:

Yes - French oak.

Blend:

100% Chenin Blanc

Tasting Notes:

This wine has beautiful aromas of lemon, orange blossom and pear with just a hint of yellow apple and stone fruit coming through on the nose. The palate is layered with a fresh and vibrant acidity. This wine has an incredible depth to it and is complex with a lingering finish.

Bouquet:

This wine has beautiful aromas of lemon, orange blossom and pear with just a hint of yellow apple and stone fruit coming through on the nose.

Maturation:

The grapes were whole bunch pressed and lightly settled. Natural fermentation occured in a combination of 2nd fill French barrique as well as 2500L foudrés. After 10 months of maturation on the gross lees, the wine was racked from their vessels and readied for bottling early in January. A small amount of sulphur was added prior to bottling only.

Ageing Potential:

3-5 years.