Wildekrans Chenin Blanc Barrel Select Reserve 2019
South Africa, Bot River
Chenin Blanc
Description
Fresh, fruity mineral aromas. Complex, clean, rich. Tropical fruit with hints of honeycomb.
Awards
Double Gold National Wine Challenge
Terroir Awards 2017 - Top Chenin Blanc
Certifications
IPW
Alcohol
12.5%
Analytical data
dry
3.0 g/l residual sugar
6.6 g/l acidity
3.37 pH
Vineyard: Wildekrans Wine Estate
Three Strand Hedge
Soil Type
Klapmuts, Kroonstad, Estcourt. The soil is composed of mostly Bokkeveld shale.
Vinification
Harvested by hand into lugs. Grapes are whole-bunch pressed in the cellar. Free-run juice underwent natural malolactic fermentation partly in tank under cold temperatures, and then aged for 7 months in second and third fill French Oak barrels.
Aromas
Aroma intensity: intense
Fruit: intense
Floral: intense
Spice: minimal
Wood: intense
Taste
Body: full
Tannins: moderate
Bottling
Size: 0.750l
GTIN: 06005673001310
Packaging
Bottles per case: 6
GTIN: 06005673001099
