Chenin Blanc
R130
Per Bottle
The very first of the wines to leave the cellar for Brookdale Estate was the Mason Road Chenin Blanc. The vines were the oldest that could be salvaged on the estate’s land when it was acquired by Tim Rudd.
A true Cinderella story, Chenin Blanc is now set to be one of our most celebrated varietals being produced by Brookdale in a variety of styles using different techniques.
Out of stock
Door to door in South Africa. Estimated 5 - 10 working days.
TASTING NOTES
Drifts of frangipani and chamomile flowers, complex and inviting aromatics unspool to gingered quince, creamed white pear; an undertow of golden spice, white pepper. Layered and giving on the palate, with a core of tangy peaches, melon and nectarine; textural chalky weight is balanced by nervy acidity that washes through, cleansing and sculpting around curves of satin. Nougat, hazelnut and salted caramel curl around the mid palate, deepening into gingered fruit & spice; lifting energetically to the perfectly poised, dry finish. Pitched for both freshness and depth.
WINEMAKING
Made from vineyards planted in 2016 and 1993. The younger vineyards add a jolt of freshness and the older vines add depth and concentration, building complexity with terroir, rather than tools. Pre-cooled fruit is destemmed and crushed before being lightly pressed. The free-run juice is settled overnight. Fermentation occurred in stainless-steel tanks. The wine is aged for 12 months on the lees. 5 percent of barrel-aged Chenin Blanc is added before bottling for added complexity.
