Xavier Flouret 2022 Chenin Blanc Fynbos, Stellenbosch
Item Number: 79 75 333 22
Xavier Flouret 2022 Chenin Blanc Fynbos, Stellenbosch
Western Cape Chenin Blanc!
Quick Taste
- 100% Chenin Blanc
- 48 Year Old Bush Vines
- "Good weight and balance, layered with minerality on the finish."
About Xavier Flouret 2022 Chenin Blanc Fynbos, Stellenbosch
The Mooiplaas Farm, founded in 1806, has been owned and operated by the Roos family since 1963. The estate that breathtaking views of the Table Mountain; to the West, it is ranked by Table Bay and False Bay and to the East Stellenbosch. The vineyard also boasts a 50-hectare private nature reserve dedicated to the preservation of the Cape Floral Kingdom.
Grown at an altitude of 285 meters above sea level on a western slope, these Chenin Blanc vines were planted by Nicolaas Roos in 1968. The soil is the organic and rich Oakleaf, derived from Cape Granite (decomposed granite with a deep clay base). The climate is Mediterranean.
Ideal rainfall during winter contributed to strong bud-break, growth, and fruit set. No heatwaves led to a cooler than average summer temperature which enabled slow and steady ripening of the fruit. Grapes were harvested at a mild temperature at an optimal stage of fruit development, with archetypal sugar and acidity. Overall, an outstanding vintage for white grapes.
The 48 year old bush vines produce a yield of 34 hectoliter per hectare. The juice is cleaned by settling and 50% of the volume was allowed to ferment spontaneously with wild yeast in stainless steel tanks. After fermentation, the wine was blended and extended lees contact.
Tropical with quince, golden delicious apples, lychee, mango, and summer melon flavors. Good weight and balance, layered with minerality on the finish. The wonderful mouthfeel that typifies ripe Chenin Blanc has already started to develop and will increase the next 12-24 months.
Wine Details
- Alcohol % 13.0%
- Bottle Size 750 ml
- Wine Type White
- Country South Africa
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