Allee Bleue Chenin Blanc 2019
South Africa, Walker Bay
Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier
Description
The intense aromas of tropical fruit and well supported by an elegant vanilla and nutty bouquet. The palate is rich and vibrant with layers of sundried fruits, nougat and lemony aftertaste. The rich and ripe flavours are in perfect harmony with the zesty minerality
Certificates
Alcohol
13.5%
Analytical data
dry
{0} g/l residual sugar
{0} g/l acidity
Vinification
Grapes were sources from selected areas vineyards in the Walker Bay and Franschhoek Valley. The grapes were picked at optimal ripeness to ensure rich ripe flavours Chenin is known for. The grapes were sorted, pressed and then settled. The juice was racked and inoculated with yeast and after doing 50% of the ferment in tank it was transferred to Barrel to complete the fermentation.
Maturation
15 % NFO and the rest 2nd, 3rd and 4th fill barrels of which all are 400 liter.
