Original Raats Chenin Blanc
Category
White
Grapes
100 % Chenin Blanc
Appellation
Coastal Region (WO)
Producer
Country
South Africa
Region
Western Cape
Size
750 ml
Degree of alcohol
13 %
Serving temperature
10-12 °C
Available in these provinces
Québec
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Terroir
Produced from vineyards with an average age of 35 years. Vines are grown in both decomposed granite and Table Mountain sandstone soils. Combination of trellised and bush vines, irrigated as well as dry land. -
Vinification and maturation
Grapes are picked in three sessions from mid-January to mid-February to enhance flavour diversity. Grapes grown from the two soil types are fermented separately, the decomposed granite bringing a lime and mineral character, while the sandstone more tropical fruit and structure. The juice was cold settled for 2 to 3 days, then cold fermented (14 - 16 °C) in stainless steel tanks and aged on the lees for 6 months before bottling. No wood ageing.
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Features
The wine has a distinctive yellow apple and pineapple core, alongside notes of green melon and limes. The wine is thus bursting with fresh fruit flavours. The wine ends with zesty citrus flavours, and has a long mineral finish. The Raats Original Chenin Blanc is a classic example of a Chenin Blanc made from older vines, grown in very specific soil types.
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Food Pairings
An easy-to-pair wine since it has a wide flavour profile, but we especially recommend it with curry or similar spicy dishes as well as sushi and oysters.
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Terroir
Produced from vineyards with an average age of 35 years. Vines are grown in both decomposed granite and Table Mountain sandstone soils. Combination of trellised and bush vines, irrigated as well as dry land.
-
Vinification and maturation
Grapes are picked in three sessions from mid-January to mid-February to enhance flavour diversity. Grapes grown from the two soil types are fermented separately, the decomposed granite bringing a lime and mineral character, while the sandstone more tropical fruit and structure. The juice was cold settled for 2 to 3 days, then cold fermented (14 - 16 °C) in stainless steel tanks and aged on the lees for 6 months before bottling. No wood ageing.
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Features
The wine has a distinctive yellow apple and pineapple core, alongside notes of green melon and limes. The wine is thus bursting with fresh fruit flavours. The wine ends with zesty citrus flavours, and has a long mineral finish. The Raats Original Chenin Blanc is a classic example of a Chenin Blanc made from older vines, grown in very specific soil types.
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Food Pairings
An easy-to-pair wine since it has a wide flavour profile, but we especially recommend it with curry or similar spicy dishes as well as sushi and oysters.