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Blaauwklippen Estate Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch, 2025
A fresher, vibrant style of Chenin Blanc from fruit grown in the Helderberg area of Stellenbosch. Winemaker Narina Cloete makes this as simply as possible: pick ripe fruit, press whole bunches, ferment in stainless steel and allow it to see on... Read More
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ColourWhite
RegionStellenbosch
GrowerBlaauwklippen
Grape VarietyChenin Blanc
Vintage2025
ABV12.5%
Bottle75cl
CodeBLK125
Chenin Blanc
Origins
- Anjou in the Loire, where documented in the 9thC
- Also known as Pineau in the Loire, Steen in South Africa
Characteristics
- Naturally productive and high yielding
- Huge range of styles: bone dry (e.g. Savennières); off-dry (e.g. old fashioned South African "Steen"); medium dry (e.g....
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Blaauwklippen Estate Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch, 2025
A fresher, vibrant style of Chenin Blanc from fruit grown in the Helderberg area of Stellenbosch. Winemaker Narina Cloete makes this as simply as possible: pick ripe fruit, press whole bunches, ferment in stainless steel and allow it to see on lees for two months. The result is a wonderfully refreshing, zesty Chenin Blanc full of lemon-lime citrus and juicy white peach. A summery, vibrant wine at a very smart price that should please lovers of Sauvignon and Chardonnay equally. Just 12.5% alcohol too. Now – 2028
The name Blaauwklippen translates as ‘Blue Stones’ in honour of the granite outcrops in the vineyard and the estate’s story begins in 1682 when Dutchman Gerrit Jansz Visscher was granted the land by Stellenbosch’s founder Simon van der Stel. Vines were planted almost immediately and the farm – now owned Willem Niel, a descendent of French Huguenots – recorded its first vintage in 1709. It is the oldest wine estate in Stellenbosch and became South Africa’s first registered company. Today Narina Cloete is in charge of the winemaking, a role she has held since 2016. Under Narina’s stewardship the wines have improved steadily and showcase plenty of Stellenbosch character.
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