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The Huguenot Chenin Blanc 2016
Western Cape
The classic Chenin Blanc grape makes South Africa’s signature white, and this wonderfully fresh and fruity 2016 shows you why. Hand harvested in the cool early morning, it is bursting with ripe, sunny pineapple fruit with terrific lemony zip.
Beyond the Label
Tasting notes
Well balanced with fresh fruit, hints of honey and a light creaminess
Aroma
Fresh citrus and tropical fruit aromas with hints of honey
Allergy information
Contains sulphites
More information
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White - Dry
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Pale green straw
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Vegetarian
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13.0% ABV
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9.75 Units
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750.00 ml
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31 December, 2019
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Vegan
Chenin Blanc has its roots in France's Loire Valley, but is now proving to be the white wine star of South Africa. Even in the heat, it displays vibrant fruit and crispness, with delicious intensity if yields in the vineyard are kept low. This white is from a top cellar in Franschhoek, the food and drink capital of the Cape, and was created to honour the contribution of French Huguenots to the country’s wine industry. New head winemaker at the cellars is JD Rossouw, who has crafted this fine Chenin using a special yeast to slow fermentation and capture all the dazzling lemon and pineapple flavour of this stand out, hot and sunny vintage. Great solo and perfect, too, with foil-baked white fish, smoked chicken salad or spicy Thai dishes.
