Foundation Stone Chardonnay 2025
Foundation Stone Chardonnay 2025
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Rickety Bridge — Foundation Stone Chardonnay 2025
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Tasting notes
The Rickety Bridge Foundation White Blend 2023 is a South African white wine distinguished by its elegance and complexity. This cuvée is created from a carefully selected mix of grape varieties such as Nouvelle, Chenin Blanc, Viognier, Roussanne and Grenache Blanc, which together create a harmonious tasting experience. On the nose it opens with a seductive bouquet of delicate spring flowers, ripe peaches, mango and other stone fruits. Subtle oak notes and a refined fruit character round off the aroma. On the palate the wine is rich and well structured. The fruity aromas are accompanied by a pleasant acidity that provides freshness. The finish is elegant and long-lasting. The 2023 vintage is particularly notable for its freshness and elegance. This versatile wine is available in many well-stocked wine shops and online stores and offers excellent value for money. Whether for connoisseurs or beginners – the Rickety Bridge Foundation White Blend 2023 is an ideal companion for many occasions.
Composition
49% Chenin Blanc, 15% Grenache Blanc, 15% Ugni Blanc, 15% Roussanne and 6% Viognier
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.