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Spice Route Tarragon Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2024
A creamy white wine with vibrant pineapple, peach, and citrus notes, perfect for rich fish
South Africa
White,Dry
Chenin Blanc
£17.80
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Spice Route `Tarragon` Old Vine Chenin Blanc from Swartland, South Africa, is a superb dry white wine crafted from old vines planted in 1978. This still wine undergoes barrel fermentation and spends eight months in French oak, developing a naturally rich texture and aromatic complexity. It presents layered aromas of fresh pineapple, peach, and fennel, leading to a palate with vibrant notes of lemon and lime peel, complemented by a full, creamy mouthfeel. This versatile wine is vegan and vegetarian, pairing beautifully with poultry, rich fish, mild and soft cheeses, or a variety of vegetarian dishes.
75.0CL , 13.5% ABV
Vinification
The grapes were harvested by hand, destalked and gently pressed before settling for 48 hours in stainless steel tanks. The juice was then transferred to 500 litre French oak barrels (12% new), for fermentation. The wine spent 8 months in barrel before bottling, enhancing the wine's naturally rich texture and aromatic complexity.
Flavour profile
This barrel-fermented Chenin Blanc offers a complex aromatic profile of fresh pineapple, ripe peach, and a hint of fennel. On the palate, vibrant notes of lemon and lime peel are complemented by a full, creamy mouthfeel, a testament to its time spent in French oak.
Serving recommendation
Serve chilled at 12-14°C to best appreciate its rich texture and fruit notes.