Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2023

Name: Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2023
Brand: Bellingham
Price: 19.10 EUR
Availability: InStock

Rich, old-vine Chenin Blanc from the Coastal Region, combining tropical generosity with barrel-fermented structure. The 2023 is opulent, aromatic and gastronomic.

€ 19,10

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About this wine

Made from 35–45+-year-old bush vines across the Coastal Region, this Chenin is hand-harvested and vinified parcel by parcel. The juice is barrel-fermented and aged about 12 months on the lees in French oak barriques (around half new), giving a creamy texture and complex aromatics of honeyed stone fruit, citrus, vanilla and sweet spice. The 2023 vintage offers a generous, ripe profile yet retains enough acidity to keep things balanced, making it a natural partner for rich seafood, poultry and creamy dishes.

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Tasting Note

Jancis Robinson has praised this cuvée as proof of the enduring quality of old Chenin vines, noting its concentration, texture and food-friendly balance.

In the glass

Deep straw to light gold.

In the nose

Honey, ripe pear, peach and apricot with mandarin, citrus peel, vanilla and gentle oak spice.

On the palate

Full-bodied, creamy and layered, with ripe stone fruit, citrus freshness, savoury lees complexity and a long, slightly spicy finish.

Bellingham

Bellingham is a historic South African winery with a strong focus on old-vine Chenin Blanc and expressive red blends. Modern winemaking techniques are paired with respect for heritage vineyards, delivering wines that are generous yet balanced. The style leans toward richness and approachability, supported by freshness and structure.

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Character of the wine

Grape Varieties

Chenin Blanc

Vinification

Hand-picked old-vine Chenin, parcel-fermented and matured about 12 months on lees in French oak barriques, roughly 50% new.

Classification

Wine of Origin Coastal Region

Style

Fruity & Rounded

Aging potential

Ideal for the next 5–10 years

Decant Time

Max 1 hour

Drinking Temperature

10–12 °C

Body

Medium +

Conservative food pairing

Roast chicken

Funky food pairing

Mango lime curry

Music pairing

Jazz

Art pairing

Fauvism

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