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The 1947 Chenin Blanc, Kaapzicht

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Technical Analysis
Alcohol
13.5
Residual sugar
5.0
pH
3.51
Acidity
5.2
Download Specification Sheet
The 1947 Chenin Blanc is from old bush vines planted by Danie Jnr’s great grandfather in 1947; making it the second oldest Chenin block in the country.
Tasting note

The aromatics are super complex and spicy with lovely nuances of wet straw, dusty white citrus, honeyed yellow peaches, fynbos and sweet pineapple confit. There is focused depth, full bodied plump texture and complexity with nuances of tangerine peel and lychee.

(Limited stock available)

Origin
South Africa
Variety
Chenin Blanc
Malolactic Fermentation
Yes
Bottle Size
75cl
Vegetarian
Yes
Winemaker
Danie Steytler Jnr
Fining Agent
None
Closure
Cork
Region
Stellenbosch
Vegan
Yes

Vinification details

Grapes are harvested from the second oldest registered heritage vineyard. Handpicked, 50% whole-bunch pressed, 50% crushed and destemmed (with skin-contact in press). Natural sedimentation takes place overnight after a light and gentle pressing. After settling, the wine is racked to 500L barrels for spontaneous fermentation. Fermentation can last between 2 – 4 weeks. The wine is aged in barrel for 10 months prior to bottling unfiltered and un-fined.

 

AWARDS

Tim Atkin MW: 96 pts
Vinous: 92 pts

Technical Analysis
Alcohol
13.0
Residual sugar
2.1
pH
3.62
Acidity
5.4
Download Specification Sheet
The 1947 Chenin Blanc is from old bush vines planted by Danie Jnr’s great grandfather in 1947; making it the second oldest Chenin block in the country.
Tasting note

From 76 year old vines, the aromatics are super complex and spicy with lovely nuances of wet straw, dusty white citrus, honeyed yellow peaches, fynbos and sweet pineapple confit. There is such focused depth, full-bodied plump texture and complexity with fabulous nuances of tangerine peel, lychee concentrate and a honeyed bonbon intensity.

(Limited stock available)

Origin
South Africa
Variety
Chenin Blanc
Malolactic Fermentation
Yes
Bottle Size
75cl
Vegetarian
Yes
Winemaker
Danie Steytler Jnr
Closure
Cork
Region
Stellenbosch
Vegan
Yes

Vinification details

The winemaking process for 1947 Chenin is minimalistic – no yeast, no enzymes, no sulphur, nothing except the best quality Chenin Blanc grapes. The grapes are hand harvested, whole-bunch pressed and spontaneously fermented, 50% in amphorae and 50% in barrel. After fermentation the wine is matured for a further 10 months in large 500L French oak barrels, with only 10% of barrels being new. The wine is bottled in the beginning of November each year and released in June to coincide with #drinkchenin week

 

AWARDS

Tim Atkin MW: 95 pts
Platter: 93 pts
Wine Advocate: 93+ pts

Technical Analysis
Alcohol
13.3
Residual sugar
5.4
pH
3.41
Acidity
5.9
Download Specification Sheet
The 1947 Chenin Blanc is from old bush vines planted by Danie Jnr’s great grandfather in 1947; making it the second oldest Chenin block in the country.
Tasting note

From 73 year old vines, the aromatics are super complex and spicy with lovely nuances of wet straw, dusty white citrus, honeyed yellow peaches, fynbos and sweet pineapple confit. There is such focused depth, full-bodied plump texture and complexity with fabulous nuances of tangerine peel, lychee concentrate and a honeyed bonbon intensity.

Origin
South Africa
Variety
Chenin Blanc
Malolactic Fermentation
Yes
Bottle Size
75cl
Vegetarian
Yes
Winemaker
Danie Steytler Jnr
Closure
Cork
Region
Stellenbosch
Vegan
Yes

Vinification details

The winemaking process for 1947 Chenin is minimalistic – no yeast, no enzymes, no sulphur, nothing except the best quality Chenin Blanc grapes. Fruit was hand-picked, whole bunch pressed and settled overnight before natural fermentation in French oak barrels. Only three 500L barrels were used; one new, one second- and one third-fill. The best possible blend was bottled after 11 months.

 

Technical Analysis
Alcohol
14.1
Residual sugar
2.4
pH
3.48
Acidity
5.0
Download Specification Sheet
The 1947 Chenin Blanc is from old bush vines planted by Danie Jnr’s great grandfather in 1947; making it the second oldest Chenin block in the country.
Tasting note

From 72 year old vines, the aromatics are complex and spicy with lovely nuances of wet straw, dusty white citrus, honied yellow peaches, fynbos and sweet pineapple confit. There is such focused depth, full-bodied texture and complexity with nuances of tangerine peel, lychee concentrate and a honied bonbon intensity.

Origin
South Africa
Variety
Chenin Blanc
Malolactic Fermentation
Yes
Bottle Size
75cl
Vegetarian
Yes
Winemaker
Danie Steytler Jnr
Closure
Cork
Region
Stellenbosch
Vegan
Yes

Vinification details

Winemaking is minimalistic – no yeast, no enzymes, no sulphur, nothing except the best quality Chenin Blanc grapes. Fruit was hand-picked, whole bunch pressed and settled overnight before natural fermentation in French oak barrels. Only three 500L barrels were used; one new, one second- and one third-fill. The best possible blend was bottled after 11 months.

 

Technical Analysis
Alcohol
13.4
Residual sugar
4.4
pH
3.41
Acidity
5.6
Download Specification Sheet
The 1947 Chenin Blanc is from old bush vines planted by Danie Jnr’s great grandfather in 1947; making it the second oldest Chenin block in the country.
Tasting note

From 72 year old vines, the aromatics are complex and spicy with lovely nuances of wet straw, dusty white citrus, honied yellow peaches, fynbos and sweet pineapple confit. There is such focused depth, full-bodied texture and complexity with nuances of tangerine peel, lychee concentrate and a honied bonbon intensity.

Origin
South Africa
Variety
Chenin Blanc
Malolactic Fermentation
Yes
Bottle Size
75cl
Vegetarian
Yes
Winemaker
Danie Steytler Jnr
Closure
Cork
Region
Stellenbosch
Vegan
Yes

Vinification details

Winemaking is very hands on – fruit was hand-picked, whole bunch pressed and settled overnight before natural fermentation in French and Hungarian oak barrels. The wine spent one year in different barrels, 500L, 300L and 225L ranging from new to second-fill, and then a barrel selection was made to make up the final blend.

 

Technical Analysis
Alcohol
13.8
Residual sugar
3.6
pH
3.43
Acidity
5.5
Download Specification Sheet
The 1947 Chenin Blanc is from old bush vines planted by Danie Jnr’s great grandfather in 1947; making it the second oldest Chenin block in the country.
Tasting note

Orange zest, quince, flint and oyster shell. The youthful flavour profile is elegant, yet very broad and powerful. Seamless fruit flows onto the palate that also offers a mineral, saline grip to finish.

Origin
South Africa
Variety
Chenin Blanc
Malolactic Fermentation
Yes
Bottle Size
75cl
Vegetarian
Yes
Winemaker
Danie Steytler Jnr
Closure
Cork
Region
Stellenbosch
Vegan
Yes

Vinification details

Winemaking is very hands on – fruit was hand-picked, whole bunch pressed and settled overnight before natural fermentation in French and Hungarian oak barrels. The wine spent one year in different barrels, 500L, 300L and 225L ranging from new to second-fill, and then a barrel selection was made to make up the final blend.