Joostenberg Wines

Chenin Blanc, 'Die Agteros'

Chenin Blanc, 'Die Agteros'

Chenin Blanc Die Agteros Joostenberg
  • 100% Chenin Blanc
  • Sourced from a single, dry-farmed vineyard planted in 1989
  • East-facing site at 180m ASL, 27km from the coast with granite and clay shale soils
  • Farmed following organic and regenerative principles
  • Hand harvested
  • Whole bunch pressed and fermented with indigenous yeasts
  • Aged for 10 months in 43% seasoned barrels, 47% concrete eggs, and 10% ceramic amphorae
  • In that time, the wine saw 100% malolactic fermentation and 8 months on the lees
  • The name is derived from the Afrikaans saying “agteros kom ook in die kraal” (translated as “the hind ox also gets there eventually”) because the vineyard took a long time to prove itself and now Joostenberg’s favorite and oldest vineyard.

Info

Vintage:
2025
Country:
South Africa
Region:
Paarl
Appellation:
Paarl
Variety:
Chenin Blanc
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Practicing Organic

Sizes Available

Full Bottle ZA-JST-03-25 12/750ml

Resources

REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES

2024
James Suckling
Score
91
Date
2025-11-03
"Lemons, fresh peaches and hints of custard on the nose, followed by a creamy, medium-bodied palate with bright and juicy fruit. From organically grown grapes. Drink now."