De Trafford
Chenin Blanc 2017 - 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.
ZAR 2 000
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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
2017:
"A classically composed Stellenbosch Chenin of real quality. David Trafford understands restraint, and his old-vine fruit rewards it completely." - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2018, 94/100 (Sep 2018)
2018:
'Having none on his own farm, Dave Trafford gets his Chenin Blanc from Keermont and from a vineyard in Firgrove, close to False Bay. The result is a delight: quince, apple pie and cinnamon spice with notes of beeswax and stony minerality. 2019-25' - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2019, 94/100
2019:
‘Combining intensity and concentration with wonderful freshness and vivacity, this is a subtly wooded Chenin Blanc from David Trafford, showing tarte tatin, peach and citrus zest flavours, some nutmeg spice and a hint of creamy oak sweetness. 2021-25’ - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2020, 92/100
2020:
‘Barrel-fermented in 10% new wood of varying sizes, this is a leesy, low-intervention style of Chenin Blanc with pear, honeysuckle and guava notes, fresh acidity and a dry, well-balanced finish. 2021-26’ - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2021, 92/100
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