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Chenin Avec Chêne 2018 - Simonsig

Chenin Avec Chêne 2018 - Simonsig

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South African Chenin Blanc with golden shades; on the nose floral notes, peach, honey and walnut. On the palate it adds hints of dried fruit. Structured wine with elegant acidity perfectly integrated with wood. Long and persistent finish.

Pair with: fish, shellfish, sushi, white meat and soft cheeses.

Alcohol content: 13.5%

Cap: Cork

Origin

Wine of Origin South Africa.
Stellenbosch.

In the vineyard

In 2016, the great heat waves in the summer and during the harvest required a very fast and demanding harvest. Despite the difficult conditions, the harvest in Simonsig was 2% higher than in 2015 and the ripening of the grapes was absolutely optimal.

In the cellar

The bunches are hand-picked and pressed; a part of the must remains to macerate on the skins for the whole night. The must is then inoculated with selected yeasts, chosen for the production of fruity wines. The fermentation temperature in steel tanks is kept around 12 ° C, in order to ensure a slow process capable of producing the best fruit flavor. The fermentation is then completed for 11 months in 400-liter French oak barrels. Malolactic fermentation is avoided.

Awards

James Suckling 91/100 points; Tim Atkin MW, Best of South Africa: 92/100 points; Platter\'s Guide: 4/5 starsundefined 88/100 points.

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