Winery Fram - Chenin Blanc

Winery FramChenin Blanc

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Chenin Blanc of Winery Fram is a white wine from the region of Citrusdal Mountain of Western Cape.
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 Chenin Blanc from the Winery Fram

Light
Bold
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Chenin Blanc of Winery Fram in the region of Western Cape is a with a nice freshness.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Chenin Blanc of Winery Fram 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.

Details and technical informations about Winery Fram's Chenin Blanc.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Chenin blanc

It most certainly originates from the Anjou region and is registered in the official catalogue of wine grape varieties on the A1 list. It can also be found in South Africa, Australia, Argentina, Chile, the United States (California), New Zealand, etc. It is said to be a descendant of Savagnin and to have sauvignonasse as its second parent (Jean-Michel Boursiquot 2019). On the other hand, Chenin blanc is the half-brother of verdelho and sauvignon blanc and is the father of colombard.

Last vintages of this wine

Chenin Blanc - 2019
In the top 100 of of Citrusdal Mountain wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Chenin Blanc - 2016
In the top 100 of of Citrusdal Mountain wines
Average rating: 411110
Chenin Blanc - 2015
In the top 100 of of Citrusdal Mountain wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Chenin Blanc - 2014
In the top 100 of of Citrusdal Mountain wines
Average rating: 411110
Chenin Blanc - 2013
In the top 100 of of Citrusdal Mountain wines
Average rating: 4.411110

The best vintages of Chenin Blanc from Winery Fram are 2013, 2015, 2016, 2014 and 2019.

Informations about the Winery Fram

The winery offers 7 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Citrusdal Mountain in the region of Western Cape

The Winery Fram is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Citrusdal Mountain to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Western Cape
In the top 900 of of South Africa wines
In the top 350 of of Citrusdal Mountain wines
In the top 6000 of white wines
In the top 35000 wines of the world

The wine region of Citrusdal Mountain

The wine region of Citrusdal Mountain is located in the region of Olifants River of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Cederberg or the Domaine Cederberg produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Citrusdal Mountain are Chenin blanc, Pinotage and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Citrusdal Mountain often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, jam or cedar and sometimes also flavors of perfume, cinnamon or game.


The wine region of Western Cape

The Western Cape is home to the vast majority of the South African wine industry, and the country's two most famous wine regions, Stellenbosch and Paarl. The city of Cape Town serves as the epicenter of the Cape Winelands, a mountainous, biologically diverse area in the south-western corner of the African continent. A wide variety of wines are produced here. Wines from the Shiraz and Pinotage">Pinotage grape varieties can be fresh and juicy or Full-bodied and gutsy.

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The word of the wine: Warm

A wine rich in alcohol whose power is expressed by an alcoholic nose and a burning sensation in the mouth.

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