Petit Chardonnay 2025
Petit Chardonnay 2025
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Ken Forrester — Petit Chardonnay 2025
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Tasting notes
The Ken Forrester Petit Chardonnay presents itself as a fresh, lively white wine with a pleasant complexity. On the nose aromas of citrus fruits such as lime and grapefruit unfold, paired with tropical fruits like pineapple and a hint of peach. On the palate the wine shows a balanced freshness and creaminess, with a fine minerality and a delicate hint of vanilla that gently develops. The fine acidity provides a lively yet harmonious finish.
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.