Vintage: 2019
Region: Stellenbosch, South Africa
Variety: Chenin Blanc
Barrel Ageing
25% of the 2019 vintage fermented in a combination of 300L French Oak barrels and 1500L Foundres, the remaining 75% in stainless steel tanks.
Analysis
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/l
pH 3.38
Alcohol 13.0 %
Total Acid 6.6 g/l
Free SO₂ 36mg/l
Total SO₂ 122mg/l
Method
As has become the one of the signatures of Mulderbosch winemaking, we began the 2019 harvest as early as possible in order to harness the natural acidity that is so central to the character and freshness of Chenin Blanc.
Possibly due to the accumulated stress of the recent drought conditions, the ripening curve this year was very even-paced. As a result, we found good ripe flavours in the grapes at high natural levels of acidity, and this translated to the bottled wine.
Tasting Noted
The wine is bright in appearance, with aromas of citrus rind and ripe apricots, and lovely subtle oak spice. 25% of the 2019 vintage fermented in a combination of 300L French Oak barrels and 1500L Foundres, the remaining 75% in stainless steel tanks.
Both components rested for 6 months on lees before bottling preparations began. The palate is lively acidity, balanced by a firm, pithy texture central to Chenin Blanc’s character. There is unmistakable citrus noted, offset by creamy lees making this a delicious moreish wine.
Accolades
2015 Vintage – 90/100 – Peter Suckling Report 2017
2019 Vintage – 94/100 – Winemag.com 2021
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.