Mullineux

Chenin Blanc 'GRANITE - Old Vines'

Chenin Blanc 'GRANITE - Old Vines', Mullineux

Chenin Blanc 'GRANITE - Old Vines', Mullineux
  • 100% Chenin Blanc
  • Sourced from a 45-year-old dry land bush vine vineyard named Eikelaan (“lane of Oak trees”)
  • This is the highest altitude granite soil vineyard on the Paardeberg
  • Hand harvested in the cool early morning hours
  • Whole bunch pressed to barrel and the juice was handled oxidatively
  • Fermented with indigenous yeasts, with minimal SO2 added after fermentation
  • Aged for 11 months on the lees in 4th fill 225L French oak barrels

Info

Producer:
Vintage:
2021
Country:
South Africa
Region:
Swartland
Appellation:
Swartland
Variety:
Chenin Blanc
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Sustainable

Sizes Available

Full Bottle ZA-MUL-11-21 6/750ml

Resources

Press & Reviews

Wine Advocate
Score
92
Date
2022-12-30
James Suckling
Score
95
Date
2022-11-08
Vinous Media
Score
93
Date
2022-09-26
Wine & Spirits
Score
91
Date
2023-03-31

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