Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.73%
Residual Sugar 5 g/L
pH 3.19
Total Acidity 6.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc100%
Region Walker Bay
Vine Age 45-49 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 11 months
Oak Details 15% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak15%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 400L
Bottling Date early 2024
Production Details Fermented with minimum intervention in 400L French oak with 15% new oak in this vintage. Partial Malo lactic took place. This wine remained on its gross lees for 11 months in 400L barrels with regular batonage. Final blending and bottling in early 2024.
Tasting Notes
fresh, clean, powerful fruit
Food Pairing seafood, scallops, spicy Asian dish
Critics Ratings Platter: 5 star ratings
Platter5 star ratings
Tim Atkin95
Wine Enthusiast95
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Compagnes Drift Farm, Bot River, P.O. Box 3, 7185, South Africa
Phone
+27 28 284 9194
Email
Owner
Sebastian and Nici Beaumont
Cellarmaster
Sebastian Beaumont