‘Big Easy’ Chenin Blanc

TASTING NOTES

The Big Easy Chenin is punchy and concentrated. Ripe kumquat, summer melon, straw and hints of spice on the nose lead to a deep, fruity palate. It is crisp and fresh, but offers a soft and creamy mouthfeel. The fruit is ripe and easy-going, but the palate ends dry and savoury, suggesting excellent versatilty with food. The finish is long and nutty, maintaining notes of citrus throughout

PAIRING

Excellent pairing for salads, fish and chicken.

Color White
Grape Varieties Chenin Blanc
ABV (Alcohol By Volume) 13.8 %
Bottle Size Available 75 cl
Type of Soil Ancient red-brownish “oxisol” soils of decomposed granite
Vinification The grapes were hand-picked in the cool of early morning. On the sorting table, all excess stalks and inferior berries were carefully removed. Grape bunches were gently de-stemmed with a de-stalker and lightly crushed. The wine was settled overnight and the sediment racked-off the following day. Fermentation took place at low temperatures (12-14°C) in stainless steel tanks with a combination of yeasts, over a two week period. Working very reductively in the cellar after both crushing and de-stemming, post fermentation lees contact was maintained for two months with weekly stirring of the lees before racking and stabilization prior to bottling. This wine is crafted in a fresh style without any oak component.