Reyneke Chenin Blanc 2022
By Christian Eedes, 7 November 2023
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Grapes for this wine (price: R270 a bottle) come from the oldest vineyards on the Reyneke farm in Stellenbosch, two blocks planted in 1974 and 1976 respectively. Winemaking involved spontaneous fermentation in older 300-litre barrels and 2 500-litre foudre, maturation lasting 10 months.
On the nose, notes of pear, peach, maybe some citrus and a little earthiness. The palate shows good fruit concentration, round but not too full or sweet, the acidity bright, the finish having an ever so slightly bitter quality. Alc: 13.38%.
CE’s rating: 93/100.
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