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All the grapes for this wine come from a trellised, hand-harvested vineyard in... All the grapes for this wine come from a trellised, hand-harvested vineyard in Stellenbosch. Grapes are picked in bins in optimal conditions to ensure quality. This wine was whole bunch pressed and fermented naturally in older French oak barrels. This... more

Blend: 47% Chenin Blanc, 13% Sémillon, 11% Clairette Blanche, 10% Viognier, 8... Blend: 47% Chenin Blanc, 13% Sémillon, 11% Clairette Blanche, 10% Viognier, 8% Marsanne, 6% Roussanne, 3% Verdelho, 2% Grenache Blanc more

Fine bubbles with a hint of citrus and subtle honey notes. This wine was made ... Fine bubbles with a hint of citrus and subtle honey notes. This wine was made in the Traditional Method, with minimum 18 months aged on laths, nourished by fine lees. This nutty aromatic wine is crisp, tight and with intense acidity. It has a mineral... more

Bel Ouvrage is made from a blend of three terroirs located in the eastern part... Bel Ouvrage is made from a blend of three terroirs located in the eastern part of Savennières near the village of Épiré. These are grey schist and rhyolite terroirs including one that is adjacent to the Coulée de Serrant. More backward and slower... more

Mirabelle plums, lemon grass, green apple candy and peach pit. The palate is l... Mirabelle plums, lemon grass, green apple candy and peach pit. The palate is loaded with minerals and concentrated stone fruit flavors and ripe bosch pear. Long and polished, this is modern Chenin Blanc, gravelly and intense but with a streak of ripe... more

As usual, the wine is bright and bristling, but still restrained. It usually t... As usual, the wine is bright and bristling, but still restrained. It usually takes a few years to show its full potential Now, its youthful nose shows thatch, fynbos, and some citrus. The tightly layered pallet is slightly saline and quite pithy. There... more

Foreau produces a sparkling wine from 100% Chenin Blanc. This vin mousseux is ... Foreau produces a sparkling wine from 100% Chenin Blanc. This vin mousseux is almost always from a single vintage and is left on the lees for at least 48 months before it is disgorged. Depending on production levels, the Vouvray Brut from Foreau can... more

Stainless steel is an excellent match for schist-born Chenin Blanc, as it acce... Stainless steel is an excellent match for schist-born Chenin Blanc, as it accentuates the wine's stony austerity without imparting any woody flavor. This blend also includes a couple barrels each of acacia, highlighting Chenin's subtle floral... more

The grapes for the Vouvray Brut are picked at maturity, and early in the morni... The grapes for the Vouvray Brut are picked at maturity, and early in the morning to best respect the quality of the fruit. The must is then fermented in stainless steel and the wine is raised on fine lees before bottling. A second natural fermentation... more

The Tendre is made from 100% Chenin Blanc from flint soils in Reugny rather th... The Tendre is made from 100% Chenin Blanc from flint soils in Reugny rather than the more typical tuffeau soils one finds further south and west in Vouvray. Harvested by hand and rigorously sorted at the cellar, the grapes are pressed and ferment... more

The objective of the Simonskop Chenin Blanc is to accurately and faithfully pr... The objective of the Simonskop Chenin Blanc is to accurately and faithfully preserve the fresh, naturalistic, and happy presence of this single vineyard into the bottle. more

Certified biodynamic. 100% Chenin Blanc. From multiple parcels on the Chaume h... Certified biodynamic. 100% Chenin Blanc. From multiple parcels on the Chaume hill. 20+ year old vines. Sandstone over schist bedrock. Indigenous yeast. Partial malo. Fermented and aged in 70% stainless steel, 30% older barrels for 11 months. Dosage: 0g/L more

A careful selection of the most characterful fruit from our oldest vineyards a... A careful selection of the most characterful fruit from our oldest vineyards at Beaumont, left to ferment naturally with minimum intervention, matured in mostly old 400L French oak. Matches brilliantly with seafood especially scallops and any... more

This pale and brilliant gold wine shows white fruit aromas with numerous fine ... This pale and brilliant gold wine shows white fruit aromas with numerous fine bubbles. The palate is elegant, long–lasting and well-balanced between freshness and fruit. The NV Imaginarium Blanc de Blancs is a blend of Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Ugni... more

100% Chenin Blanc Broad and generous, with layers of pear, ginger and apple th... 100% Chenin Blanc Broad and generous, with layers of pear, ginger and apple that unfurl in savory waves, flecked with incense and chamomile. Reveals a hint of salted caramel, but this stays clean and pure. The long finish is anchored by tangy acidity... more

This wine is almost entirely barrel fermented, with a small portion being aged... This wine is almost entirely barrel fermented, with a small portion being aged in concrete egg to add richness. We handled the wine as carefully and naturally as possible, giving it only a light fining and then bottling with minimal filtration. It is... more

An excitable white wine whose expressive aromas are reminiscent of herbs typic... An excitable white wine whose expressive aromas are reminiscent of herbs typical of Sauvignon Blanc, with citric and fruit hints provided by the Chardonnay. White fruits can be perceived in the mouth, while it is firm, balanced, medium-bodied and... more

Badenhorst feels that Chenin Blanc is best suited to be the heart of the wine ... Badenhorst feels that Chenin Blanc is best suited to be the heart of the wine and that is why it forms the biggest portion of the co-fermentation for this wine. The aromas are very complex and change considerably in the glass. Perfume, spice, tea,... more

Seductive aromatics entice with hints of apricot and truffles that lead to a d... Seductive aromatics entice with hints of apricot and truffles that lead to a decadent, well structured, full palate. Seamless notes of honeysuckle and cream linger on a lengthy, satisfying finish. Blend: 100% Chenin Blanc The 2021 Le Clos is a round,... more

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