Winery Delaire GraffOld Bush Vine Chenin Blanc
White wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Chenin Blanc.
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with lean fish, shellfish or mild and soft cheese.
Taste structure of the Old Bush Vine Chenin Blanc from the Winery Delaire Graff
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Old Bush Vine Chenin Blanc of Winery Delaire Graff in the region of Western Cape is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Old Bush Vine Chenin Blanc of Winery Delaire Graff in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Old Bush Vine Chenin Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with Old Bush Vine Chenin Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with Old Bush Vine Chenin Blanc
The Old Bush Vine Chenin Blanc of Winery Delaire Graff matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, spicy food or lean fish such as recipes of scallops on a bed of leeks, veal axoa (basque country) or fish with cream sauce.
Details and technical informations about Winery Delaire Graff's Old Bush Vine Chenin Blanc.
Discover the grape variety: Chenin blanc
Chameleon whites with taut acidity, ranging from mineral dry (Savennières, Vouvray sec) to off-dry and medium-sweet (Vouvray, Montlouis), sumptuous botrytised sweet (Quarts-de-Chaume, Bonnezeaux, Coteaux du Layon) and brilliant sparkling (Crémant de Loire, Vouvray brut). Aromas of quince, apple, honey, white flowers, beeswax and flint. An Anjou variety, also star of South Africa's Western Cape.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Old Bush Vine Chenin Blanc from Winery Delaire Graff are 2012, 2011, 2015, 2014 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery Delaire Graff
The Winery Delaire Graff is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 42 wines for sale in the of Stellenbosch to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Stellenbosch
Showcase of the South African vineyard: signature Cabernet Sauvignon as king red — structured and age-worthy with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, tobacco and a menthol touch, firm tannins. Emblematic national Pinotage (created 1925) opulent and smoky (blackberry, coffee, leather). Fleshy Shiraz, supple Merlot as complement. Vibrant Chenin Blanc, ample Chardonnay and lively Sauvignon in whites.
The wine region of Western Cape
Cradle of South African wine. Signature Chenin Blanc (Steen, 20%) in ample, fresh whites with notes of quince, yellow apple, honey and acacia flower, from crisp dry to sweet. Sharp, iodised Sauvignon Blanc (Walker Bay, Constantia), balanced Chardonnay. Reds: emblematic Pinotage with roasted aromas (coffee, plum, smoke), firm Cabernet Sauvignon, spicy Syrah.
The word of the wine: Maceration
Prolonged contact and exchange between the juice and the grape solids, especially the skin. Not to be confused with the time of fermentation, which follows maceration. The juice becomes loaded with colouring matter and tannins, and acquires aromas. For a rosé, the maceration is short so that the colour does not "rise" too much. For white wines too, a "pellicular maceration" can be practised, which allows the wine to acquire more fat.
