Winery L'AvenirProvenance 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.
Taste structure of the Provenance Chenin Blanc from the Winery L'Avenir
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Provenance Chenin Blanc of Winery L'Avenir in the region of Western Cape is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Provenance Chenin Blanc of Winery L'Avenir in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of oaky, tropical or citrus.
Food and wine pairings with Provenance Chenin Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with Provenance Chenin Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with Provenance Chenin Blanc
The Provenance Chenin Blanc of Winery L'Avenir matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, spicy food or lean fish such as recipes of marinated shrimp sautéed asian style, chicken risotto with curry or haddock with potatoes.
Details and technical informations about Winery L'Avenir's Provenance 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 Provenance Chenin Blanc from Winery L'Avenir are 2006, 2019, 2018, 2017 and 2016.
Informations about the Winery L'Avenir
The Winery L'Avenir is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 34 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: Removal of shoes
In the spring, this operation consists of removing the mound of earth formed at the foot of the vines by ploughing between the rows in the autumn.
