Du Bois Chenin Blanc 2025
By Christian Eedes, 5 August 2026
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Sonop in Koelenhof has been in the Du Bois family since 1931. Fourth-generation Gabriël du Bois worked with Chris Alheit from 2020 to 2024, making a debut wine under the family label in 2024.
The follow-up 2025 vintage has just been released (R440 a bottle). From two north-facing shale vineyards planted in 1982 and 1986, it was matured for 11 months in a combination of older 228- and 500-litre barrels.
Enticing aromatics of pear, peach, lemon, floral perfume and herbs precede a palate that is pure and poised with fresh acidity, the finish long and pithy. That much tighter and more punchy than its already impressive predecessor. Alc: 13.16%.
CE’s rating: 95 | Serious
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