Grande Provence EstateChenin Blanc - Viognier
White wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Chenin blanc and the Viognier.
This wine generally goes well with fruity desserts, pork or poultry.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Chenin Blanc - Viognier of Grande Provence Estate in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, spices or citrus fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Chenin Blanc - Viognier
Pairings that work perfectly with Chenin Blanc - Viognier
Original food and wine pairings with Chenin Blanc - Viognier
The Chenin Blanc - Viognier of Grande Provence Estate matches generally quite well with dishes of pork, game (deer, venison) or shellfish such as recipes of endives au gratin without béchamel sauce, rabbit on the barbecue or fondue with lao sukiyaki sauce (laos).
Details and technical informations about Grande Provence Estate's Chenin Blanc - Viognier.
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 Chenin Blanc - Viognier from Grande Provence Estate are 2012, 2015, 2013, 0 and 2016.
Informations about the Grande Provence Estate
The Grande Provence Estate is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 18 wines for sale in the of Franschhoek to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Franschhoek
Mythical South African valley founded by French Huguenots in 1688: Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz signatures as king reds — concentrated and velvety with blackcurrant, blackberry, plum, chocolate, eucalyptus and a spice touch, round tannins and a long finish. Historic Sémillon emblematic white (candied lemon, honey, wax) and ample Chardonnay as backup. Cap Classique sparkling of excellence. WO, sheltered Mediterranean climate, refreshing Atlantic breezes.
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: Cupbearer
Person in charge of choosing and serving wines. Old term for the sommelier.
