MOOIPLAAS 2023 - Chenin Blanc - Stellenbosch - South Africa
MOOIPLAAS - Stellenbosch, SOUTH AFRICA
Wine shows typical beeswax and dried peach on the nose, with good weight and balance on the palate. The wonderful mouthfeel that typifies ripe Chenin has already started to develop, but will increase in the next 12 months.
Vintage in image may vary. Refer to wine facts for current vintage.
SOUTH AFRICA
Stellenbosch
Chenin Blanc
Product Description
Description
Lovely straw colour. The nose shows typical beeswax, and a mix of dried peach, citrus, ripe lemon, honey and pawpaw flavours. Good weight, balance and some minerality on the palate. The wonderful mouthfeel that typifies ripe Chenin has already started to develop, will increase in the next 12-24 months.
Vintage in image may vary. Refer to wine facts for current vintage.
How to pair it
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Meat
Poultry (roasted chicken) & white meats, cream based pasta dishes.
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Seafood
Grilled or roasted fish, prawn, crayfish.
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Legumes
Lightly spiced salads, vegetarian dishes, cream based pasta dishes.
Accolades
Awards
Robert Parker Wine Advocate 89 Points
Probably the most famous and influential wine critic and journalist in the world, Robert Parker founded the famous American magazine, The Wine Advocate and made his 100-point system a benchmark for the entire industry.
Gilbert and Gaillard International Challenge Gold
Originally one of the most famous French wine guides created in 1989, Gilbert & Gaillard has created their own international competition for wines and spirits.
Critique Review
"Made from vines planted in 1972, the 2020 Chenin Blanc Bush Vines begins with aromas of white peach, pineapple skin, yellow apple and wax melon with a dusty floral tension. Medium-bodied, the wine displays flavors of cantaloupe and honeydew melon with yellow pear before showing a balanced structure. The wine ends with a delightful conclusion that lingers with a soft mineral tension. Only 23,000 bottles were made, making this bottling an excellent value for the price."
Anthony Mueller for the Wine Advocate.Wine Facts
| Grape Varietal | Chenin Blanc |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Region | Stellenbosch |
| Country | SOUTH AFRICA |
| Winemakers | Louis Roos |
| Producer | Mooiplaas Wine Estate |
| Average age of vines | 48 years |
| Production method | 20,000 |
| Harvest method | Hand |
| Fermentation & maceration | 30% of the volume was allowed to ferment spontaneously with wild yeast. After fermentation the wine was blended together. Extended lees contact allowed after fermentation. |
| Aging | Lee contact aging + bottle aging |
| Alcohol | 13.50% |
| Mouth Attribute | Balanced, Fruity, Medium-bodied, Minerals, Round |
| Nose Attribute | Floral, Fruity, Tropical Fruit, Beewax |
| Density | 3300 vines/ha |
| SKU | SA10 |
Vineyard Info
Reviews & Ratings
Description
Lovely straw colour. The nose shows typical beeswax, and a mix of dried peach, citrus, ripe lemon, honey and pawpaw flavours. Good weight, balance and some minerality on the palate. The wonderful mouthfeel that typifies ripe Chenin has already started to develop, will increase in the next 12-24 months.
Vintage in image may vary. Refer to wine facts for current vintage.
How to pair it
-
Meat
Poultry (roasted chicken) & white meats, cream based pasta dishes.
-
Seafood
Grilled or roasted fish, prawn, crayfish.
-
Legumes
Lightly spiced salads, vegetarian dishes, cream based pasta dishes.
Awards
Robert Parker Wine Advocate 89 Points
Probably the most famous and influential wine critic and journalist in the world, Robert Parker founded the famous American magazine, The Wine Advocate and made his 100-point system a benchmark for the entire industry.
Gilbert and Gaillard International Challenge Gold
Originally one of the most famous French wine guides created in 1989, Gilbert & Gaillard has created their own international competition for wines and spirits.
Critique Review
"Made from vines planted in 1972, the 2020 Chenin Blanc Bush Vines begins with aromas of white peach, pineapple skin, yellow apple and wax melon with a dusty floral tension. Medium-bodied, the wine displays flavors of cantaloupe and honeydew melon with yellow pear before showing a balanced structure. The wine ends with a delightful conclusion that lingers with a soft mineral tension. Only 23,000 bottles were made, making this bottling an excellent value for the price."
Anthony Mueller for the Wine Advocate.| Grape Varietal | Chenin Blanc |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Region | Stellenbosch |
| Country | SOUTH AFRICA |
| Winemakers | Louis Roos |
| Producer | Mooiplaas Wine Estate |
| Average age of vines | 48 years |
| Production method | 20,000 |
| Harvest method | Hand |
| Fermentation & maceration | 30% of the volume was allowed to ferment spontaneously with wild yeast. After fermentation the wine was blended together. Extended lees contact allowed after fermentation. |
| Aging | Lee contact aging + bottle aging |
| Alcohol | 13.50% |
| Mouth Attribute | Balanced, Fruity, Medium-bodied, Minerals, Round |
| Nose Attribute | Floral, Fruity, Tropical Fruit, Beewax |
| Density | 3300 vines/ha |
| SKU | SA10 |
