Boschkloof - Kottabos Chenin Blanc 2023
Price: $21.75
| Producer | Boschkloof |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Stellenbosch |
| Varietal | Chenin Blanc |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Sku | 12187 |
Boschkloof Description
The Chenin was handpicked exclusively from the ‘Karibib Vineyard’ in the Polkadraai Hills and entirely fermented whole-bunch in an open-top stainless steel fermenter. Reenen hand-plunged the clusters throughout the course of each day for five days. He then pressed the juice to a single neutral 500L French puncheon to finish fermentation and mature on the lees. Following 11 months aging, the wine was bottled directly from barrel with just a gentle fining and a light sheet filtration and sulfur addition at bottling.
This skin contact Chenin Blanc opens with warm notes of honey, baking spices, and the scent of sun-kissed hay. On the palate, there’s vibrant citrus, chamomile, and a touch of sushi ginger. It’s beautifully balanced with a nice, textured feel, and the finish has a bit of grip that lingers pleasantly.
