Winery Rickety Bridge - Chenin Blanc

Winery Rickety BridgeChenin Blanc

3.7
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Chenin Blanc of Winery Rickety Bridge is a white wine from the region of Franschhoek of Western Cape.
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 Chenin Blanc from the Winery Rickety Bridge

Light
Bold
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Chenin Blanc of Winery Rickety Bridge in the region of Western Cape is a with a nice freshness.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Chenin Blanc of Winery Rickety Bridge 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.

Details and technical informations about Winery Rickety Bridge's Chenin Blanc.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Style of wine
Alcohol
13.5°
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

Chenin Blanc - 2019
In the top 100 of of Franschhoek wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Chenin Blanc - 2018
In the top 100 of of Franschhoek wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Chenin Blanc - 2017
In the top 100 of of Franschhoek wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Chenin Blanc - 2016
In the top 100 of of Franschhoek wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Chenin Blanc - 2015
In the top 100 of of Franschhoek wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Chenin Blanc - 2014
In the top 100 of of Franschhoek wines
Average rating: 3.411100
Chenin Blanc - 2013
In the top 100 of of Franschhoek wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50

The best vintages of Chenin Blanc from Winery Rickety Bridge are 2018, 2017, 2016, 2019 and 2013.

Informations about the Winery Rickety Bridge

The winery offers 39 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 Rickety Bridge is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 40 wines for sale in the of Franschhoek to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Western Cape
In the top 3000 of of South Africa wines
In the top 200 of of Franschhoek wines
In the top 25000 of white wines
In the top 95000 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: Merrain

Oak wood split into planks used to make the barrel.

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