- Chenin Blanc
- Sourced from two plots in the Swartland: one hilltop site on the NW extreme of the Paardeberg and the other, a few meters lower on the North facing slope on the Paardeberg
- Old bush vines planted on decomposed granite, laid over a clay-rich subsoil
- Hand harvested
- Whole clusters were sorted and pressed with a delicate champagne-cycle
- Each block was fermented separately with indigenous yeast and matured separately
- Roughly 30% of the way through fermentation, the grape must was transferred to 1000L oval-shaped Austrian oak foudres, followed by 11 months of sur lie maturation
- No battonage
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2022
Country:
South Africa
Region:
Swartland
Appellation:
Swartland
Variety:
Chenin Blanc
Color:
White
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | ZA-DAM-10-22 | 6/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
93
Date
2023-11-06
"A sleek yet creamy chenin with notes of apricot stones, fresh herbs, lemons and chopped apples on the nose. Some flinty undertones. Mineral and focused, with a medium body and excellent precision. Drink or hold."
Vinous
Score
92
Date
2023-11-02
"The 2022 Chenin Blanc (Swartland) is whole cluster pressed and matured in 1,000-liter Oval Austrian vats for 11 months. The very precise nose has lemon thyme and light red apple scents, with just a touch of orange rind in the background. The palate has a lovely texture with a slightly resinous mouthfeel, yellow fruit mixed with ginger and marmalade, and a light twist of bitter lemon lending tension on the finish. Fine length. A very classy Chenin."