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Chenin Blanc

 

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Found 8 wines

Chenin Blanc

Stellenrust, 55, Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2019, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Gold medal winner

'A full-bodied expression of Chenin, with notes of green and yellow flowers, some creamy elements, and vanilla and cooked ginger too.'
Konstantinos Nestoridis, Midsummer House.

'Stunning complexity, with hints of salted butter, smoke and toast. Lingering on the palate, with an electric freshness and a savoury, nutty finish. Exceptional by-the-glass wine for a fine dining restaurant.'
Alberto Gherardi, Gordon Ramsay Group.

£16.22 Size: 75cl Bibendum

Leeuwenkuil Family Vineyards, Chenin Blanc 2023, Swartland, South Africa

Silver medal winner

'Round and embracing, with white peach and florality, leading to really refreshing acidity that combines with herbal and green streaks.'
Carolina W Seibel, Pétrus.

'Nettle leaf on the nose, and great complexity, with a beautiful, fresh character – a match for spinach risotto.'
Konstantinos Nestoridis, Midsummer House.

£11.28 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Lismore Estate Vineyards, Chenin Blanc 2021, Western Cape, South Africa

Silver medal winner

'With a toasty, nutty, character and a light, fresh mouthfeel, this is a spectacular example of oaky Chenin Blanc that could easily be sold in fine dining restaurants.'
Alberto Gherardi, Gordon Ramsay Group.

'Great complexity and a fresh finish – a nice match for Thai salmon curry.'
Konstantinos Nestoridis, Midsummer House.

£25.88 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Bruce Jack, Ghost in the Machine, Skin Contact Chenin Blanc 2023, Elim, South Africa

Silver medal winner

'There’s florality and fruit here, as well as texture from the oak.'
Carolina W Seibel, Pétrus.

'Fruity, creamy and well balanced.'
Klearhos Kanellakis, Ekstedt at The Yard.

'Elegant on the palate, with a slightly oily texture, this is showing stylistic expressiveness.'
Alberto Gherardi, Gordon Ramsay Group.

£12.65 Size: 75cl Majestic Commercial

Stellenrust, Chenin Blanc NV, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Bronze medal winner

'Bashful on the nose, with white flowers and white peach leading to a lively palate of greengage and sweet mint.'
Carolina W Seibel, Pétrus.

'Fresh and bright, with a little oak influence and bright freshness on the tip of the tongue, with a long finish. Exceptional value for money, but would need to be hand sold.'
Alberto Gherardi, Gordon Ramsay Group.

£10.20 Size: 75cl Bibendum

Bruce Jack, Off the Charts, Skin Contact Chenin Blanc 2023, Swartland, South Africa

Bronze medal winner

A tropical and mineral character on the nose, leading to a palate with nice yeasty elements, as well as papaya and grapefruit. A good option by the glass.'
Konstantinos Nestoridis, Midsummer House.

'Freshness, with good concentration on the palate.'
Klearhos Kanellakis, Ekstedt at The Yard.

£11.08 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Mulderbosch, Block W, Chenin Blanc 2020, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Bronze medal winner

A floral approach with some camomile bitterness, notes of dried apricots, and a textural feel.'
Carolina W Seibel, Pétrus.

'With its earthy, mineral and aromatic notes combined with a bitterness on the finish, this would be nice with a coconut sweet potato soup.'
Konstantinos Nestoridis, Midsummer House.

£21.05 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Dry Creek, Dry Chenin Blanc 2022, Sonoma County , California, USA

Bronze medal winner

'Straw pale, this has notes of jasmine and citrus, with a green herbal note and light impact of oak.'
Leonardo Barlondi, The Dorchester.

'With an elegant and velvety texture, this is well balanced, with a long, round finish.'
Filipe Bhering Reis, Koko.

£16.10 Size: 75cl Bibendum