Winery Franschhoek CellarChenin Blanc (La Cotte Mill)
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 Chenin Blanc (La Cotte Mill) from the Winery Franschhoek Cellar
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Chenin Blanc (La Cotte Mill) of Winery Franschhoek Cellar in the region of Western Cape is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Chenin Blanc (La Cotte Mill) of Winery Franschhoek Cellar in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of tropical, citrus or apples.
Food and wine pairings with Chenin Blanc (La Cotte Mill)
Pairings that work perfectly with Chenin Blanc (La Cotte Mill)
Original food and wine pairings with Chenin Blanc (La Cotte Mill)
The Chenin Blanc (La Cotte Mill) of Winery Franschhoek Cellar matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, spicy food or lean fish such as recipes of thai shrimp sauce, thai basil chicken or haddock with curry cream.
Details and technical informations about Winery Franschhoek Cellar's Chenin Blanc (La Cotte Mill).
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 Chenin Blanc (La Cotte Mill) from Winery Franschhoek Cellar are 2013, 2015, 2014, 2019 and 2016.
Informations about the Winery Franschhoek Cellar
The Winery Franschhoek Cellar is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 35 wines for sale in the of Franschhoek to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Franschhoek
Mythical South African valley founded by French Huguenots in 1688: Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz signatures as king reds — concentrated and velvety with blackcurrant, blackberry, plum, chocolate, eucalyptus and a spice touch, round tannins and a long finish. Historic Sémillon emblematic white (candied lemon, honey, wax) and ample Chardonnay as backup. Cap Classique sparkling of excellence. WO, sheltered Mediterranean climate, refreshing Atlantic breezes.
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: Trading
Term used to designate the wine trade and related professions. Sometimes used in contrast to viticulture.
