OLD ROAD WINE CO. LE COURIER CHENIN BLANC 2022

South Africa, Western Cape

Chenin Blanc

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PC

Pippa Carter (attending)

DGB

KB

Kristin Basson (attending)

Export / Sales Manager, DGB (Pty) Ltd

GA

Garreth Anderson (attending)

Export / Sales Manager, DGB (Pty) Ltd

GG

Greg Guy (attending)

Managing Director, DGB

RP

Ryan Puttick (attending)

Winemaker, Old Road Wine Co.

Description

Le Courier is an intricate Chenin Blanc with apricot, peach, hints of honey and floral aromas fresh and upfront on the nose. More layers follow on the palate with soft vanilla, canned peaches and a lingering peardrop finish. Perfect on its own or accompanied by Cajun-styled chicken dishes and Mediterranean vegetable salads.

Awards

Silver International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC)

Certifications

IPW

WIETA

Alcohol

13.5%

Analytical data

dry

3.5 g/l residual sugar

6.0 g/l acidity

3.3 pH

Vineyard

Le Courier Chenin Blanc has its roots in the granite soils of Stellenbosch and Agter Paarl. The vineyards are managed for premium quality and freshness, with no leaf removal and harvesting at perfect ripeness.

Vinification

Wine is cold fermented between 12-14°C. Once fermentation has been completed the wine is left on the gross lees for 4 months, stirring up the lees once a week with minimal sulphur for added complexity. The wine is then cleaned up and filtered for bottling.