Cape Heritage, Sweets & Fortifieds
Timed Online Auction, 5 - 17 June 2025
Cape Heritage - White Wines
About the SessionChenin Blanc is known for its versatility and can produce a wide range of wine styles, especially considering South Africa has the oldest Chenin Blanc vines in the world.
About this Item
DeMorgenzon's Chenin Blanc comes from low-yielding vines planted in 1972, which were originally planted as bush vines but recently lifted onto trellises. The vines are planted in decomposed granite soils, at altitudes of 250 to 300 meters above sea level. Close proximity to False Bay ensures cooling breezes in the warm summer months.
Provenance
Private Client
Critics Ratings
'It has a lovely, pure, delineated bouquet with dried honey, dried apricot and a touch of lemongrass. The palate is medium-bodied with harmonious, vibrant citrus fruit married with apricot, quince and a touch of marmalade. There is tremendous weight and precision here with a long finish that is top-drawer. This is a benchmark Chenin Blanc. Drink now-2020.' - Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, 93/100 (Oct 2013)
'Benefit of 40+ year bushvines evident in 2012's delicacy & concentration. Less oxidative, more (botrytis-free) ripe fruit than 2011, also a touch drier, highlighting the mineral tension. Plenty of savoury richness too. Can be cellared with confidence.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2012, 5*
