Winery DeetlefsReserve Chenin Blanc
White wine
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 Reserve Chenin Blanc from the Winery Deetlefs
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Reserve Chenin Blanc of Winery Deetlefs in the region of Western Cape is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Reserve Chenin Blanc of Winery Deetlefs in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of oak, tree fruit or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Reserve Chenin Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with Reserve Chenin Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with Reserve Chenin Blanc
The Reserve Chenin Blanc of Winery Deetlefs matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, spicy food or lean fish such as recipes of paella for dummies (simple and delicious), vegetarian paella or cod on leek fondue.
Details and technical informations about Winery Deetlefs's Reserve 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 Reserve Chenin Blanc from Winery Deetlefs are 2018, 0
Informations about the Winery Deetlefs
The Winery Deetlefs is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 36 wines for sale in the of Breedekloof to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Breedekloof
WO district in Breede River Valley (Western Cape, ~13,000 ha, 2006): signature Chenin Blanc as white king — Breedekloof is South Africa's leading Chenin producer (15% of national Chenin vineyard, 21% of production), broad profile from crisp vivid fresh with apple, peach and honeyed touches to more textured under oak. Strong diurnal swing preserves acidity, Worcester fault, weathered sandstone and black sandy-silty soils.
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: 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.
