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Leeuwenkuil Heritage Chenin Blanc 2019 Bottle size: 750ml
South Africa, Swartland
R205
Tasting notes on the 2018 vintage:
'Winemaker Pieter Carstens didn't bottle a Heritage Chenin Blanc in 2016 or 2017, so it's good to see it back in the range. Sourced from shale soils, this is a subtle, focused, deftly wooded white with beeswax and lemon rind notes and a long, tapering, mineral-etched finish. Drink 2020-26.' – Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2020, 92/100
'A bold honeyed nose with yellow apples, pineapple and dried herb complexity. Zesty, bright acidity with a floral finish.' – Decanter World Wine Awards, 90/100 (Silver)
'2018, first since 2014 (87 pts), echoes latter’s subtle fruit, rich texture, both well-sustained. Still youthful, yet to absorb 90% new oak; has concentration for that & to grow with age.' – Platter's Guide, 4*
'Winemaker Pieter Carstens didn't bottle a Heritage Chenin Blanc in 2016 or 2017, so it's good to see it back in the range. Sourced from shale soils, this is a subtle, focused, deftly wooded white with beeswax and lemon rind notes and a long, tapering, mineral-etched finish. Drink 2020-26.' – Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2020, 92/100
'A bold honeyed nose with yellow apples, pineapple and dried herb complexity. Zesty, bright acidity with a floral finish.' – Decanter World Wine Awards, 90/100 (Silver)
'2018, first since 2014 (87 pts), echoes latter’s subtle fruit, rich texture, both well-sustained. Still youthful, yet to absorb 90% new oak; has concentration for that & to grow with age.' – Platter's Guide, 4*
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Body | Medium-bodied |
| Blend information | 100% Chenin Blanc |
| Drink to | Drink or cellar |
| Variety | Chenin Blanc |
| Producer information | Leeuwenkuil, meaning ‘Lion’s Lair’, is owned by Willie and Emma Dreyer. Situated in the Swartland, the farm dates back to 1693. When Willie and Emma began building Leeuwenkuil it was 45 hectares of vineyards but today comprises of 1,250 hectares. At Leeuwenkuil they follow a sustainable farming approach with as little interference as possible. Leeuwenkuil offers staggering value in general and caused a stir when their 2013 Shiraz was given a 92-point score in Decanter. |
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