Kleine Zalze Family Reserve Chenin Blanc 2023
- Kleine Zalze
- white wine - dry
- South Africa - Stellenbosch
- Chenin Blanc
- John Platter: 5 Stars / 96 Points
- Tim Atkin 2024: 93 Points
- Decanter Awards 2025: Silver
- Michelangelo Awards 2025: Gold
€22.85*
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Information about "Kleine Zalze Family Reserve Chenin Blanc 2023"
The Kleine Zalze Family Reserve Chenin Blanc captivates with evocative aromas of delicate citrus, fragrant quince, and ripe pineapple. On the palate, it unveils exquisite notes of pear and peach, harmoniously complemented by refined oak nuances. With its creamy texture and refreshing mineral finish, this wine promises an exceptional tasting journey. Sourced from three venerable vineyards in Stellenbosch, where the vines exceed 40 years of age, this wine showcases a magnificent complexity characteristic of its heritage. Truly a work of art!
The grapes for this premium Chenin Blanc were hand-harvested at varied ripeness levels and gently pressed. The juice spent 12-18 hours on the skins before being placed in stainless steel tanks with select yeasts. Subsequently, the juice was transferred to 400 L French oak barrels, where the fermentation was completed. Only previously used barrels were employed to ensure that the delicate Chenin fruit was not overwhelmed. The wine then aged for an additional eight months in barrel and clay amphora before the different Chenin barrels were blended. No fining or filtration was performed prior to bottling.
| Main grape varietal: | Chenin Blanc |
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| Wine region: | Stellenbosch |
| bottle closure: | cork |
| bottle size [liter]: | 0,75 |
| classification: | Estate Wine |
| country of origin: | South Africa |
| ratings: | Decanter Silber (90 - 94 Punkte), John Platter 5 Sterne, Michelangelo Gold (85 - 89 Punkte), Tim Atkin 93/100 |
| single varietal / blend: | mono varietal |
| vinification and maturation: | Ton Amphore, wooden barrel |
| vintage: | 2023 |
| wine style: | dry |
| wine type: | white wine |
- John Platter: 5 Stars / 96 Points
- Tim Atkin 2024: 93 Points
- Decanter Awards 2025: Silver
- Michelangelo Awards 2025: Gold
- 2022 - John Platter: 4.5 Stars
- 2022 - Tim Atkin 2023: 93 Points
- 2022 - Decanter Awards 2023: Silver
- 2022 - Veritas Awards 2024: Gold
| Legal drinking age | 16 |
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| Distributor | Curry Premium Wines oHG, D-86938 Schondorf |
| Recommended dishes | Weichkäse, Thunfischsteak, frische Meeresfrüchte |
| Grape varietals | Chenin Blanc |
| Storable up to (at perfect conditions) | 2027 |
| Winemaker | Alastair Rimmer, RJ Botha |
| Calories | 79 kcal / 326 kj |
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| Carbs | 1.5 |
| Sugar | 0.4 |
| Nutrition allergens | Enthält Sulfite |
| Alcohol concentration [Vol%]: | 13.5 |
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| Residual sugar [g/l] | 4 |