Bellingham, The Bernard Series Chenin Blanc, 2017
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Tasted by:
(at Tesco Autumn/Winter tasting, London, 07 Oct 2019)
Drinking Window: 2019 - 2020
An extrovert, New World spin on Chenin Blanc, produced here from 40-year-old vines in coastal South Africa and aged in French oak for nine months. Medium gold in the glass, it has a rich toastiness to it, with ripe, dry but almost honeyed peach fruit. Full and warming.
Producer
Bellingham
Brand
The Bernard Series Chenin Blanc
Vintage
2017
Wine Type
Still
Colour
White
Country
South Africa
Region
Coastal Region
Sweetness
Dry
Closure
Screwcap
Alcohol
14.00%
Body
Full
Oak
Oaked
Grapes
100% Chenin Blanc