Kaapzicht

The 1947 Chenin Blanc 2019

Cape Heritage
About the Session

A 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.


Current Bid

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Lot 40
  • Kaapzicht; The 1947 Chenin Blanc; 2019; 6 (1 x 6); 750ml


Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 5 500 - 8 000
Current Bid
Starting at ZAR 4 800
Location
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About this Item

The 1947 Chenin Blanc 2019
6 (1 x 6) 750ml
Having been under the Steytler family's care for 3 generations, Kaapzicht is a hallmark of the Bottelary Hills, producing wine since 1984. Danie Steytler Jnr took over the reins from father Danie in 2009, and with the emphatic introduction of this single vineyard Chenin in 2013, earning a Platter 5* on release, cemented his intentions to build on the family brand and grow the quality offering. Named 1947 after the planting date of the vineyard (planted by Danie's great grandfather), thought to be SA's 2nd oldest block of Chenin, the wine was introduced to mark 30 years of bottling under the Kaapzicht label. Super small production and sold out on release, the older vintages are rare finds.

Provenance

Private Client

Critics Ratings

'Who says old vines don't make a difference? This stunning 1947 single vineyard sees what Danie Steytler calls 'minimalistic' winemaking, such is the quality of the fruit. Floral, dense, rich and very deftly wooded, with stone fruit, lemon and pineapple flavours, some tarte tatin and incredible length and minerality. 2022-27' - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2020, 95/100

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