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, cheese or floral and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, spices or tree fruit.
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 traditional tunisian couscous, chicken colombo (west indies) or sauerkraut of the sea in casserole.
Details and technical informations about Winery Franschhoek Cellar's Chenin Blanc (La Cotte Mill).
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
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
The wine region of Franschhoek is located in the region of Coastal Region of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Anthonij Rupert or the Domaine Holden Manz produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Franschhoek are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Franschhoek often reveals types of flavors of cream, dried fruit or ash and sometimes also flavors of bell pepper, ripe blackberries or cigar.
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: Pruine
A thin, fluffy film that covers the surface of the grape. It makes the berry impermeable and contains the indigenous yeasts necessary for the fermentation of the must.
