Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 2.57 g/L
pH 3.36
Total Acidity 5.47 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Drinking Window Ready to be enjoyed now but will age well for 6 – 7 years.
Region Swartland
Harvest Dates Early February 2024
Fermentation Vessels Oak Foudre, Stainless Steel, Cement Tank
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 9 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 5000L foudres
Bottling Date Dec 2024
Production Details Leeuwenkuil practices dry-land viticulture due to the harsh, dry conditions where bush-vine vineyards thrive. These dry-land farmed, bush-vine vineyards deliver exceptional quality fruit with depth and texture. Harvest 2024 followed a long, wet winter, followed by a very long dry spell. Due to January's longest continuous high temperatures in 50 years, harvest started early and at a fast pace. After handpicking the grapes, they were whole-bunch pressed to retain their natural acidity. Some parcels were wild fermented in 5,000L French oak foudres, some in stainless steel tanks, and others in cement tanks; then aged for 9 months before blending and bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: citrus blossom, quince, yellow apple
Palate: stone fruit, pithy character, fresh minerality
Food Pairing roasted cauliflower spiced coconut cream curry, hearty seafood paella, goat's cheese & herb-crusted chicken roast
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Vryguns Road, Windmeul, Paarl, 7630, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0)21 865 2455
Owner
Willie and Emma Dreyer
Cellarmaster
Koos van der Merwe