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The Huguenot Chenin Blanc 2017

Western Cape

The classic Chenin Blanc grape makes South Africa’s signature white, and this wonderfully fresh example shows you why. Extra concentrated thanks to the amazing 2017 vintage, it is bursting with ripe, sunny pineapple fruit with terrific, lemony zip.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Well balanced with fresh fruit, honey hints and a light creaminess

Aroma

Fresh citrus and tropical fruit aromas with hints of honey

The Huguenot Chenin Blanc 2017

More information

  • 13.0% ABV
  • 9.75 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2019
  • 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. 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.

"Wow, can’t believe I have left this in the garage for six months without opening it. 5-Stars" Online Review
For the 2016 vintage
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