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Mulderbosch Single Vineyard Block W Stellenbosch Chenin Block 2020
£165.77
Current Price (inc. Tax)
6 bottle(s) at £27.63 per bottle.
In stock
SKU
AHD5584020A
Mulderbosch Single Vineyard Block W Stellenbosch Chenin Block 2020
- Grapes Chenin Blanc 100%
- Country South Africa
- Region: Western Cape Stellenbosch
- Abv 12 %
- Dry/Sweet value: 1 (1 is dry, 7 is very sweet)
Residual Sugar: 1.8
Contains Sulphites: Yes
Vegetarian/Vegan: Yes/Yes
Milk/Eggs: No/No
Organic: No
Biodynamic: No - Case size 6 / 75cl
- Winemaker Henry Kotzé
- Closure Natural Cork
- Mineral in profile, this wine is tightly wound in its youth, slowly maturing over time to release delicate floral notes, wet stone nuances, sweet melon, and vanilla overtones. Textured, rich, and tense on the palate, this is a superlative example of Chenin Blanc with a saline finish.
- Awards
4 stars, Platter's, 2022
The grapes were whole bunch pressed, settled overnight and racked to 1,500-litre foudres for fermentation and maturation. Once fermentation was complete, the wine remained on the lees for the duration of its 10 month maturation in foudre. The wines were racked and prepared for bottling in January of the following year.
Mineral in profile, this wine is tightly wound in its youth, slowly maturing over time to release delicate floral notes, wet stone nuances, sweet melon and vanilla overtones. Textured, rich and tense on the palate, this is a superlative example of Chenin Blanc with a saline finish.
| Country | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Bottles Per Case | 6 |
| Bottle Size | 75 |
| 2 cases 10% off | Yes |
| Winery | The grapes come from the Single Vineyard Block W, which is located in the Rustenhof area of Stellenbosch. The soil is Cambrian Cape granite, a duplex soil with a marked textural contrast between the coarse sandy topsoil and the clay-enriched subsoil. The clay subsoil offers good water retention properties, which help to nourish the vines during the hot summers. The vineyard is situated just over 2.5 miles from the sea and vines are grown at an elevation of 65 to 70 metres. The sea breezes have a cooling influence on the vines, imbuing the grapes with a natural acidity that beautifully balances the ripe, concentrated flavors the grapes reach in this warm, sunny climate. |
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