Damascene
Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc 2020
Cape Heritage
About the SessionA selection of South Africa’s finest wines, inspired by our rich wine heritage and the unique character of the Cape Winelands. Chenin Blanc is celebrated for its remarkable versatility, producing an exceptional range of wine styles, particularly in South Africa, home to the oldest Chenin Blanc vines in the world. These historic vineyards continue to produce wines of great diversity, elegance, and ageing potential. The Pinotage selection showcases leading producers, all of whom have become consistent flag bearers for this proudly South African variety.
About this Item
Damascene's Chenin Blanc is produced from old Stellenbosch bushvines grown on the distinctive greywacke and granite soils of the Karibib vineyard, free-draining, stonier ground that produces Chenin of exceptional mineral structure and characteristic phenolic grip, whole-bunch pressed and aged in old oak with extended lees contact and no additions.
Provenance
The late David Brice was a respected wine connoisseur, collector and co-founder of Brice and Burnett – The Fine Wine Specialists (formerly Wine Cellar). His lifelong passion for wine from all corners of the world wine, and generosity, helped develop a culture of fine wine in South Africa and beyond. Always with value and authenticity in mind, the collection spans a wide range of styles from leading producers and diverse regions. The wines were professionally imported under refrigeration and carefully stored at Brice and Burnett (formerly Wine Cellar) thereafter. Many of the producers are not available in South Africa and provide an excellent buying opportunity.
For more detailed information on the lots, please feel free to contact Roland Peens (roland@briceandburnett.co.za). Roland spent many years sharing and enjoying these wines with David Brice and is happy to provide further insight into the collection.
Critics Ratings
"A Chenin of distinctive Stellenbosch mineral character. Greywacke soils and old vines producing a wine of real grip, focus and genuine terroir expression." - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2022, 93/100 (Sep 2022)
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