The Mary Delany Collection Chenin Blanc 2021
South Africa, Citrusdal Mountain
Chenin Blanc
Description
Grapes for this wine were harvested in two pickings for fresh and ripe components. Fermentation took place in both a concrete egg and 400L barrels and was matured on its gross lees for 7 months. Complex and elegant, with layers of pure, concentrated pear, green apple, and stone fruit flavors. The palate is fresh and tangy with a mineral core.
Alcohol
14.0%
Analytical data
dry
2.89 g/l residual sugar
5.71 g/l acidity
3.4 pH
Vineyard
Laing Vineyard
Yield: .50 ton hl/ha
Soil Type
Decomposed sandstone
Vinification
Whole bunch pressed, pumped to tank for one day of settling, 100% barrel fermented in 400L barrels. 9 months on gross lees
Maturation
9 months on gross lees then bottled.
Bottling
Size: 0.750l
Packaging
Bottles per case: 12