Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc 2025
Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc 2025
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Ken Forrester — Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc 2025
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Tasting notes
Der Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc vom Winery Ken Forrester stammt von teils über 40 Jahre alten Reben und gehört zu den best-known Chenin Blancs of South Africa. Er vereint complex aromatics mit einem rich mouthfeel – ein Paradebeispiel für hochwertigen südafrikanischen Weißwein.
Sein vielschichtiges Aromenspiel reicht von honeycomb, baked apple und melon bis hin zu einer feinen minerality. Dazu gesellen sich subtile Noten von apricot und caramelised pineapple.
Die Trauben wurden sorgfältig hand-harvested und sowohl im stainless steel tank als auch in French oak barrels vergoren. Anschließend reifte der Wein 8 bis 9 Monate auf der Feinhefe, wobei rund 20 % in neuen Barriques ausgebaut wurden. Ein Wein mit Tiefe, Eleganz und großartigem Alterungspotential.
Grape Variety
Chenin Blanc is a widely cultivated, old white wine grape variety that has been grown in France (in Anjou – Touraine) since the 9th century. Compared to other white wine grape varieties, this variety is very productive. This leads to a very high quality of the white wine when reduced on the vine.
In South Africa, Chenin Blanc is the most widely grown white wine grape variety. The reason for this is primarily the very high diversity. For example, there are "wild-growing" vines (so-called Bush Vines) that are usually not irrigated. For this reason, the vines penetrate very deep into the ground with their roots to reach water. These Chenin Blancs therefore have a stronger depth and complexity.
The grape variety can also be aged very fresh and fruity in stainless steel tanks, developing into a very nice summer wine. Through the Aged in oak barrels, one obtains very complex and full-bodied white wines. The aromas of Chenin Blanc wines range from peach, apricot, and tropical fruits to honey and melon.