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Terre Noire Chenin Blanc 2022

South Africa, Swartland
Chenin Blanc
The FMC 2023
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Description

The perfect comparison with our other range - examples of Chenin Blanc from Stellenbosch vs Swartland. Highlighting the acute differences in terroir, just 60km apart. Full-flavoured with soft, gentle white peach and melon flavours and a long finish. Hints of minerality.

Certifications

Alcohol

13.0%

Analytical data

dry

2.9 g/l residual sugar
6.0 g/l acidity
3.34 pH

Vineyard

Hand harvested Chenin Blanc, small parcel in Swartland

Soil Type

To follow

Harvest Notes

Hand harvested Chenin Blanc, small parcel in Swartland.

Vinification

Wild / natural fermentation in barrel. Racked once after fermentation and aged on the finer lees. Coarse filtration prior to bottling. All 400L French oak barrels, ± 30% new oak, the rest 2nd fill and older barrels.

Aromas

Aroma intensity: moderate
Fruit: intense
Floral: moderate
Spice: minimal
Wood: minimal

Taste

Body: moderate
Tannins: trace

Bottling

Size: 0.750l
GTIN: 06009607661731

Packaging

Bottles per case: 6
GTIN: 06009607661748
Bottles per case: 6
GTIN: 06009607661748

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