Winery La Couronne - Upper Deck Chenin Blanc

Winery La CouronneUpper Deck Chenin Blanc

3.6
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Upper Deck Chenin Blanc of Winery La Couronne is a white wine from the region of Franschhoek of Western Cape.
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 Upper Deck Chenin Blanc from the Winery La Couronne

Light
Bold
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Upper Deck Chenin Blanc of Winery La Couronne in the region of Western Cape is a with a nice freshness.

Details and technical informations about Winery La Couronne's Upper Deck Chenin Blanc.

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

Upper Deck Chenin Blanc - 2019
In the top 100 of of Franschhoek wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Upper Deck Chenin Blanc - 2018
In the top 100 of of Franschhoek wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Upper Deck Chenin Blanc - 2017
In the top 100 of of Franschhoek wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Upper Deck Chenin Blanc - 2016
In the top 100 of of Franschhoek wines
Average rating: 3.311100

The best vintages of Upper Deck Chenin Blanc from Winery La Couronne are 2017, 2018, 2019, 2016

Informations about the Winery La Couronne

The winery offers 21 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Franschhoek in the region of Western Cape

The Winery La Couronne is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 22 wines for sale in the of Franschhoek to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Western Cape
In the top 8000 of of South Africa wines
In the top 350 of of Franschhoek wines
In the top 80000 of white wines
In the top 300000 wines of the world

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: Ventilation

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