Raats Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2023 Bottle size: 750ml
South Africa, Stellenbosch
R460
‘The Old Vine Chenin Blanc is drawn from three different parcels on decomposed granite and Table Mountain sandstone. Lightly wooded in older oak, concrete and stainless steel, it has a medley of pear, peach and citrus flavours and a dusting of white pepper. 2025-32’ – Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2024, 93/100
‘Grapes from vineyards with an average age of 45 years. 50% fermented in neutral oak, 25% in concrete egg and 25% in stainless steel tank. Quince, citrus and peach, some yeasty complexity and spice on the nose. A harmonious palate with good fruit weight, creamy texture, tangy acidity and a savoury finish. Alc: 13%.’ – Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za, 93/100
'The wine offers a complex nose showing quince, white peach and yellow apple, with fenugreek spices give more dimension alongside the mineral intensity of the wine. The stone fruit character follows through onto an exceptionally balanced, very delicate and fine textured palate showing a peach-melba character with an exquisite length and freshness. The wine lingers with hints of ripe nectarine and apricot, zesty lemon and wet chalk.' – Winemaker
‘Grapes from vineyards with an average age of 45 years. 50% fermented in neutral oak, 25% in concrete egg and 25% in stainless steel tank. Quince, citrus and peach, some yeasty complexity and spice on the nose. A harmonious palate with good fruit weight, creamy texture, tangy acidity and a savoury finish. Alc: 13%.’ – Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za, 93/100
'The wine offers a complex nose showing quince, white peach and yellow apple, with fenugreek spices give more dimension alongside the mineral intensity of the wine. The stone fruit character follows through onto an exceptionally balanced, very delicate and fine textured palate showing a peach-melba character with an exquisite length and freshness. The wine lingers with hints of ripe nectarine and apricot, zesty lemon and wet chalk.' – Winemaker
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Winemaker | Bruwer Raats |
| Alcohol | 13% |
| Body | Medium-bodied |
| Blend information | 100% Chenin Blanc |
| Drink to | Drink or cellar |
| Variety | Chenin Blanc |
| Rating | TA 93 |
| Producer information | Bruwer Raats founded Raats Family Wines in 2000, and since then has narrowed his focus on Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc, with only one blend, The Jasper Red blend. He believed that specialising would lead to success, and this belief was not unfounded, as today, Raats Family Wines is regarded as a leader of South African Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc. Raats has received consistent local and international accolades and was named Winery of the Year for the 2018 Platter's Guide with 5 out of 6 wines achieving five-star ratings. As Neal Martin says, 'Cabernet Franc does not get better than at Raats'. |
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COLLECTION (Cape Town only):
Orders are available for free collection at our Cape Town office only. You will be notified as soon as your order is ready for collection.
CELLARING:
Wine Cellar offers professional wine storage at our premises in Cape Town. If you are not an existing cellaring client, please view our rates and set up an account by visiting our cellaring page.
JOHANNESBURG ONR:
For this special overnight road service, orders must be placed before 13h00 SAST. The order will be delivered by the close of business the following working day.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING:
We use a third party courier for international shipping. Please contact info@winecellar.co.za for the rates and delivery options.
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