Roodekrantz Donkermaan Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2021
South Africa, Stellenbosch
Chenin Blanc
Description
Rich yellow fruit, orange cling peach profile nimbly and enlivened by quince like texture and acidity.
Alcohol
12.5%
Analytical data
dry
1.3 g/l residual sugar
5.9 g/l acidity
3.34 pH
Vineyard: Klein Helderberg
Planted on the foot slopes of the Helderberg mountain cool Atlantic ocean breezes leads to slow ripening grapes. The Vines are planted in decomposed granite soil
Soil Type
Decomposed Granite soils.
Vinification
Hand harvested multiple picks between 22-23 B, destemmed and settled overnight. Transferred to older French oak barrels. Partial spontaneous and inoculated. 4-5 Months on the fine lees, rack and returned to barrel for another 4-5 months maturation.
Aromas
Aroma intensity: restrained
Fruit: moderate
Floral: moderate
Spice: minimal
Wood: restrained
Taste
Body: moderate
Tannins: trace
Bottling
GTIN: 00737186817800
Packaging
GTIN: 00737186817800