Award Winning
Bellevue Reserve Eselgraf Chenin Blanc 2023
R280,00
Historically known as Steen, meaning ‘stone’ in Afrikaans, Chenin Blanc thrives in the stony soils of this Certified Heritage Vineyard, planted in 1976. The gnarled old vines are treated with the same care and respect as the retired mules who spent their golden years grazing in the adjacent paddock, after which the vineyard is named.
Enticing aromas of white pear blossoms, with stone fruit flavours of peach, nectarine and apricot persisting on the palate.
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Specifications
In the cellar
One third fermented in barrel, two thirds in tank, followed by three to four months of lees contact without undergoing malolactic fermentation. Blended, stabilised and filtered prior to bottling.
In the vineyard
From a Certified Heritage Vineyard planted in 1976, with low-yielding bush vines that are irrigated when necessary. These Chenin Blanc vines thrive in sandy loam soil on a southern slope in rows that are strategically aligned in a north-south orientation
Ageing
One third fermented in barrel, two thirds in tank.
Cultivar
100% Chenin Blanc
Food Pairing
Aromatic yet elegantly dry, a versatile food match, particularly recommended with creamy pasta or mild curry dishes.
Awards and Recognition
Platter’s 2024 – 4½ Stars
Prescient Chenin blanc Report 2024 – 90 Points
Tim Atkin Report – 90 Points
