Brookdale Chenin Blanc 2021

Unmasked, crushed stones unspool while limey, powdered chalk rides a wave of white citrus and white pear, underpinned by subtle oak spice. On the palate, the sensual white fruit continues. The mineral structure presents vertical and endless, enlivened by soft buoyant acids and a mouth-coating citrus purity. The finish is luminous, with a real granitic freshness.

Situated in Paarl.

Shale and decomposed granite.

From old vine Chenin Blanc (1985) grown on decomposed shale and granite; minimal winemaking was employed to allow this stony terrior to shine through. The grapes were hand-picked at different stages to achieve optimal ripeness and balance. The fruit was precooled and gently whole-bunch pressed before spontaneous fermentation and partial malolactic fermentation added elegance, and complexity. Matured for 11 months in 500lt French oak barrels, the wine was then aged on the lees for 10months in 2000Lt Foudre. Once bottled the wine was left to mature for a further four months before release.