Winery OlifantsbergLark 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.
The Lark Chenin Blanc of the Winery Olifantsberg is in the top 10 of wines of Breedekloof.
Taste structure of the Lark Chenin Blanc from the Winery Olifantsberg
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Lark Chenin Blanc of Winery Olifantsberg in the region of Western Cape is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Lark Chenin Blanc of Winery Olifantsberg in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, spices or citrus fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Lark Chenin Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with Lark Chenin Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with Lark Chenin Blanc
The Lark Chenin Blanc of Winery Olifantsberg matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, spicy food or lean fish such as recipes of parillade of fish and seafood, pastilla with chicken (moroccan pie with brick sheets) or monkfish with curry.
Details and technical informations about Winery Olifantsberg's Lark 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 Lark Chenin Blanc from Winery Olifantsberg are 0, 2017
Informations about the Winery Olifantsberg
The Winery Olifantsberg is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 10 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: Ultra raw (or natural raw)
A type of champagne that has not received any dosage liqueur.
