2018

Heritage Chenin Blanc

Complex, elegant and classy. Subtle combinations of white and ginger flowers and yellow stone fruit, complemented with hints of oak. Intense palate, big on minerality and loads of freshness.

5,850 Ft 750 ml

23 in stock

Weight 1.5 kg
Colour

white

Style

Évjárat

Region Cape West Coast,
Grape Varieties100% Chenin Blanc
Alcohol Percentage 13.1 %
Ph 3.38
Acidity 6.18 g/L
Litre Price (HUF)

HUF 13000 / Litre

Awards Platter’s Guide – 89 Points, 4 Stars
Aggregated Critic Score 88 / 100
Average User Rating 3.9 Stars

In the Cellar

Grapes were picked by hand on different sugar levels, mainly determined by the type of soil. Some very early pickings were done to add acidity and freshness to the final product. To make this unique style of Chenin, we used whole bunch pressing, no sulphur or enzyme additions and limited settling of the juice. Fermentation took place in a combination of stainless steel and oak barrels. The oak assemblage ranged, in capacity and age, from new 500 L to 4th-fill 225 L barrels, as well as 5000 L French oak tronconics. The barrelled wine was matured on the primary lees for 9 months before the final blend was made and bottled.

About the winery: Leeuwenkuil

Leeuwenkuil Family Vineyards is driven by two resilient forces – quality time and quality wine. They take pride in harnessing their strong family bond along with their shared passion for winemaking to create intriguing and memorable wines from the unique terroir of the Swartland.

The Cape West Coast Region

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