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bellingham 2023/24 old vine chenin

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Bellingham 2023/24 Old Vine Chenin

Bellingham 2023/24 Old Vine Chenin

Ripe honeyed apple and kiwi framed by beeswax, fragrant vanilla cream and subtle spice, delivering refreshing juiciness, impressive concentration and layered richness. - Decanter

 

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Rating: 92

Varietal: Chenin Blanc

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Bellingham 2023/24 Old Vine Chenin

$27.99

Bellingham 2023/24 Old Vine Chenin

The fruit comes from old bush vines (averaging 35-47 years old) planted in granite‐rich soils in the Coastal Region of South Africa, including Stellenbosch and Durbanville. These low-yielding vines deliver concentrated fruit. Fermentation included a mix of new and used French oak barrels, foudre, and concrete, followed by lees ageing to build texture and depth.

This wine opens with layered aromas of stone fruit (white peach, apricot), pineapple, and green apple, accompanied by subtle hints of honey, oatmeal, and gentle oak spice. On the palate it is crisp and refined, offering flavors of citrus zest, yellow peach, and a rounded core of fruit balanced by fresh acidity and a clean, persistent finish.
Best enjoyed from 2024 through 2030, with peak complexity around 2025-2028. The wine is approachable now but will develop greater nuance and richness with a few years’ age.

Country

South Africa

Vintage

2023-2024

Style

White

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