2019 The Legend Collection Chenin Blanc

R250.00 | Club R225.00

Generously full-bodied, with rich, honeyed notes. Barrel fermented, the wine has a fine acid balance and a delicious aftertaste. The savoury character makes this an excellent food wine.

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Tasting Notes

One of the jewels in the Windmeul crown, the barrel fermented Chenin is power and finesse and pure bottled sunlight. Stone fruit include green mango, quince and melon with fresh ginger and only a supportive under-current oak spice. Superbly fresh for warm climate Chenin, with leesy complexity on the broad, savoury palate, and with the concentration and sense of place that only old vines offer.

Food Pairing

Versatile food companion. Serve in a wide-rimmed glass with miso-spiced grilled tuna and ginger aioli.

Awards

Legend Chenin Blanc 2019
Winemag.co.za 91 points 2022
The Trophy Wine Show 91 points 2022
Tim Atkin 92 points 2022
Terroir SA District Winner 2022

Legend Chenin Blanc 2017
SAWi Wine Awards – Platinum
Index Grand Gold

Legend Chenin Blanc 2016
Standard Bank Chenin Top 10 Wine Awards 2017 – Top 10

Legend Chenin Blanc 2015
Michelangelo Wine Awards 2016 – Platinum
Platters Guide 2016 – 4 Star

Legend Chenin Blanc 2014
Veritas Wine Awards 2015 – Gold
Michelangelo Wine Awards 2015 – Double Gold
Platters Guide 2015 – 4 Star

Legend Chenin Blanc 2013
Veritas Wine Awards 2014 – Silver
Winemakers Choice Wine Awards 2014 – Diamond
Platters Guide 2014 – 4 Star

Legend Chenin Blanc 2012
Veritas Wine Awards 2013 – Silver
Michelangelo Wine Awards 2013 – Grand D’Or
Winemakers Choice Wine Awards 2013 – Diamond
Platters Guide 2013 – 4 Star

Legend Chenin Blanc 2011
Michelangelo Wine Awards 2012 – Gold
Platters Guide 2012 – 4 Star

Legend Chenin Blanc 2010
Michelangelo Wine Awards 2011 – Silver
Michelangelo Wine Awards 2012 – Silver
Platters Guide 2011 – 4 Star

Additional Information

Winemaker’s Notes:  One of the jewels in the Windmeul crown, the barrel fermented Chenin is power and finesse and pure bottled sunlight. Stone fruit include green mango, quince and melon with fresh ginger and only a supportive under-current of oak spice. Superbly fresh for warm climate Chenin, with leesy complexity on the broad, savory palate, and with the concentration and sense of place that only old vines offer.
The Vineyard: The 42 year old, dry-land bush vine is situated in the Agter-Paarl on deep decomposed Malmesbury shale. With warm summers and cool breezes in the afternoon it is the ideal place to cultivate Chenin Blanc grapes.
Degree balling at harvest:  The grapes were hand harvested at 23°C.
Vinification:  Only the free run juice is used and settled for 24 hours before racking to the fermentation tanks. The first half of the fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks from there it goes to barrels to finish the fermentation.
Barrel maturation: 12 months in French oak barrels
Maturation potential:  The wine can be enjoyed now, but can be cellared for four to five years.
Analysis Alcohol: 14.03%

Residual Sugar: 2.3g/l

Total Acid: 5.7g/l

Region: Coastal

Fact Sheet

Download fact sheet:  Legend Chenin 2017

Additional Information
Weight 1 kg
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