Winery Ken ForresterThe FMC 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.
The The FMC Chenin Blanc of the Winery Ken Forrester is in the top 40 of wines of South Africa and in the top 20 of wines of Stellenbosch.
Taste structure of the The FMC Chenin Blanc from the Winery Ken Forrester
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the The FMC Chenin Blanc of Winery Ken Forrester in the region of Western Cape is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the The FMC Chenin Blanc of Winery Ken Forrester 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 The FMC Chenin Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with The FMC Chenin Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with The FMC Chenin Blanc
The The FMC Chenin Blanc of Winery Ken Forrester matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, spicy food or lean fish such as recipes of knife feet, mullet with onions and white wine or baked cod à la provençale.
Details and technical informations about Winery Ken Forrester's The FMC 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 The FMC Chenin Blanc from Winery Ken Forrester are 2009, 2019, 2016, 2012 and 2010.
Informations about the Winery Ken Forrester
The Winery Ken Forrester is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 73 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: Varietal
Said of wine aromas that are reminiscent of fresh grapes. The most demonstrative example is certainly that of wines made from the Muscat grape variety.
