Winery RaatsEden 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 Eden Chenin Blanc from the Winery Raats
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Eden Chenin Blanc of Winery Raats in the region of Western Cape is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Eden Chenin Blanc of Winery Raats in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Eden Chenin Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with Eden Chenin Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with Eden Chenin Blanc
The Eden Chenin Blanc of Winery Raats matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, spicy food or lean fish such as recipes of cuttlefish with cider, couscous without couscous maker or sole fillets with shrimp and curry.
Details and technical informations about Winery Raats's Eden 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 Eden Chenin Blanc from Winery Raats are 2018, 0, 2016, 2015 and 2014.
Informations about the Winery Raats
The Winery Raats is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 32 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: Sour
Said of a wine that is unpleasantly pungent and has a vinegar-like odour.
