Mullineux Iron Rondomskrik Chenin Blanc 2023 Bottle size: 750ml
South Africa, Swartland
R830
Please note that this is a pre-release. This wine will be available for collection / delivery from 9 September 2024.
‘Up there with the best-ever bottlings of Iron Chenin Blanc, this hails from a very windy site on red clay soils that is usually picked before the other two terroir-specific Mullineux bottlings. Grippy, ferrous, salty and intense, it has lots of extract, a hint of tannin, notes of citrus, lanolin and gunflint and a pithy, mouth-watering finish. 2025-30’ – Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2024, 97/100
'Exotic aromatics of orange, stonefruit, melon and pineapple plus a leesy note. The palate is rich and smooth textured despite a moderate alcohol of 13%. Tangy acidtity lends balance while the palate is gently savoury.' – Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za, 95/100
'The IRON Chenin Blanc sees the highest natural extract of our three main Single Terroir white wines which lends to its upfront aromatics, a lower sugar-to-alcohol conversion as well as focused acidity. During December, just before harvest, these deep clay soils retain water and inhibit excess moisture uptake in the berries which in turn enhances its concentration. Notable yellow orchard summer fruits, fresh orange peel and a slight flintiness welcome one on the nose, with a multi-layered palate and slightly saline finish that round off this beautifully textural wine. Its age-ability is sure to exceed two decades, and it is thus recommended that the wine is decanted when opened young.' – Winemaker
'Exotic aromatics of orange, stonefruit, melon and pineapple plus a leesy note. The palate is rich and smooth textured despite a moderate alcohol of 13%. Tangy acidtity lends balance while the palate is gently savoury.' – Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za, 95/100
'The IRON Chenin Blanc sees the highest natural extract of our three main Single Terroir white wines which lends to its upfront aromatics, a lower sugar-to-alcohol conversion as well as focused acidity. During December, just before harvest, these deep clay soils retain water and inhibit excess moisture uptake in the berries which in turn enhances its concentration. Notable yellow orchard summer fruits, fresh orange peel and a slight flintiness welcome one on the nose, with a multi-layered palate and slightly saline finish that round off this beautifully textural wine. Its age-ability is sure to exceed two decades, and it is thus recommended that the wine is decanted when opened young.' – Winemaker
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Winemaker | Andrea Mullineux |
| Alcohol | 13.5% |
| Blend information | 100% Chenin Blanc |
| Drink to | Long-term cellaring |
| Variety | Chenin Blanc |
| Rating | TA 97 |
| Technical analysis | RS: 1.9 g/l TA: 5.6 g/l | PH: 3.40 |
| Producer information | At the cutting-edge of SA fine wine, the Mullineuxs have received many ground-breaking awards and, since 2007, have focused their Swartland efforts on Syrah and Chenin Blanc. Their extensive knowledge of Swartland soils, and what Andrea calls a 'growing technical maturity', has consistently led to the release of some of the most definitive expressions of the Swartand's various terroirs. With over a decade of dedication to winemaking in the Swartland, and considering the consistency and track record across their various bottlings, Chris and Andrea Mullineux are one of SA's top producers. |
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COLLECTION (Cape Town only):
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CELLARING:
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