La Cave - Winemakers Selection Chenin Blanc

La CaveWinemakers Selection Chenin Blanc

3.9
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Winemakers Selection Chenin Blanc of La Cave is a white wine from the region of Wellington of Western Cape.
In the mouth this white wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with lean fish, shellfish or mild and soft cheese.

Taste structure of the Winemakers Selection Chenin Blanc from the La Cave

Light
Bold
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Winemakers Selection Chenin Blanc of La Cave in the region of Western Cape is a powerful with a nice freshness.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Winemakers Selection Chenin Blanc of La Cave in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or spices.

Details and technical informations about La Cave's Winemakers Selection Chenin Blanc.

Winery
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

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

Winemakers Selection Chenin Blanc - 2017
In the top 100 of of Wellington wines
Average rating: 411110
Winemakers Selection Chenin Blanc - 2016
In the top 100 of of Wellington wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Winemakers Selection Chenin Blanc - 2015
In the top 100 of of Wellington wines
Average rating: 411110
Winemakers Selection Chenin Blanc - 2014
In the top 100 of of Wellington wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Winemakers Selection Chenin Blanc - 2013
In the top 100 of of Wellington wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50

The best vintages of Winemakers Selection Chenin Blanc from La Cave are 2017, 2015, 2016, 2014 and 2013.

Informations about the La Cave

The winery offers 12 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Wellington in the region of Western Cape

The La Cave is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 12 wines for sale in the of Wellington to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Western Cape
In the top 1500 of of South Africa wines
In the top 1500 of of Wellington wines
In the top 15000 of white wines
In the top 50000 wines of the world

The wine region of Wellington

The wine region of Wellington is located in the region of Coastal Region of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Andreas or the Domaine Diemersfontein produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Wellington are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Chenin blanc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Wellington often reveals types of flavors of plum, honey or nutmeg and sometimes also flavors of mushroom, rubber or cocoa.


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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