Dear *|FNAME|*,

Roodekrantz’s wines are probably the best Chenin Blancs you’ve never heard of. A project by Marius Burger Junior and Senior with winemaker Danie Morkel, we expect these small-batch Chenins to set the world alight!

At the core of Roodekrantz is their passion for old-vine Chenin and their dedication to viticulture and hands-off winemaking. In just a couple of vintages, they’ve produced enthralling wines that are right up there with the best in South Africa. 2021 is among the finest white wine vintages of the last decade, and these are not to be missed.

From a Swartland vineyard planted in decomposed granite, the Roodekrantz Rhenosterbosrug 2021 is lively with pithy notes and fantastic balance. If you love taut, energetic Chenins, Die Kliphuis 2021 has the wow-factor in spades – it’s narrow, linear and wonderfully subtle.

Brand se Berg Chenin 2021, from clay soils, is the first of two wines from Paarl and has a ‘driven savoury finish’, writes Christian Eedes. The 1974 Old Vine Chenin 2021 offers white flowers, fynbos edges and linen, with a layered, pistachio-laced palate. Just delicious.

From Stellenbosch comes the Donkermaan Chenin 2021 – one of the most complete Chenins we’ve tasted recently. And for hard-to-beat value, Roodekrantz’s 1983 Old Vine Chenin from the Swartland made the Winemag Top 10. It boasts 94 points for only R130!

2021 is a special vintage for white wines in SA. Of all the whites we’ve tasted this year, few come as highly recommended as these.

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Vinous regards,

Tasting notes

Roodekrantz Rhenosterbosrug Chenin Blanc 2021

‘From a Swartland vineyard planted in 1983. Pretty aromatics of pear and white peach with notes of hay and potpourri in the background. The palate is lean and tense, elegant and energetic – pure fruit, lovely freshness and a pithy finish.’ – Christian Eedes, Winemag, 95/100

Roodekrantz Die Kliphuis Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2021

‘From a Swartland vineyard planted in 1977. Expressive aromatics of citrus, peach, nectarine and mandarin while the palate has great concentration, punchy acidity and arrestingly bitter finish – a dramatic wine.’ – Christian Eedes, Winemag, 95/100

Roodekrantz Brand se Berg Chenin Blanc 2021

‘From an Agter-Paarl vineyard planted in 1975. Lime, lemon and orange plus some leesy complexity on the nose while the palate is rich and round with tangy acidity and an intensely savoury finish.’ – Christian Eedes, Winemag, 93/100

Roodekrantz 1974 Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2021

‘From an Agter-Paarl vineyard planted in 1974. Top notes of honeysuckle and herbs before citrus and peach on the nose while the palate is rich and dense but not short of freshness. Full of flavour and nicely weighted.’ – Christian Eedes, Winemag, 94/100

Roodekrantz Donkermaan Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2021

‘From a Helderberg vineyard planted in 1967. Intriguing aromatics of peach, citrus, fynbos and wet wool. Great texture and mouthfeel – this has side-palate in addition to length and is just very well balanced. Subtle and intricate.’ – Christian Eedes, Winemag, 95/100

Roodekrantz 1983 Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2021

‘Grapes from a 1983 Swartland vineyard. Mostly tank fermented but a small portion of barrel matured wine added before bottling. Subtle and enticing aromatics of straw, citrus, peach and wet wool. The palate is seamless with dense fruit, well integrated acidity and a gently savoury finish. Textured and flavourful, this shows great refinement.’ – Prescient Top 10 Chenin Blanc Report 2022, 94/100

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