2024 Gabrielskloof Chenin Blanc

A clean, quietly expressive Cape Chenin with just the right mix of freshness and gentle texture.

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Description

This is a straight-shooting Chenin from Gabriëlskloof’s estate vineyards in Bot River - coastal influence, dry-farmed fruit, and a light touch in the cellar. The team doesn’t chase complexity for complexity’s sake here. It’s more about capturing the natural shape of the fruit and letting it land on its feet.

The 2024 sees a mix of fermentation vessels - mostly older oak with a bit of steel - giving it that subtle texture without weighing anything down. There’s some stone fruit and citrus in the mix, maybe a faint nutty edge from the lees, but nothing showy or forced. It’s dry, fresh, and really well put together.

It’s the kind of white that doesn’t need a lot of explaining. Just clean lines, good bones, and a finish that keeps you going back for another glass. Unfussy, well-made Chenin that’s easy to drink but not forgettable.

The Chenin Blanc is part of our Gabriëlskloof Range, together with the Rosebud, Sauvignon Blanc, The Blend and Syrah. This range offers a selection of boutique-style wines that always over-deliver on quality and value.

Climate & Viticulture
The 2024 vintage at Gabrielskloof was marked by exceptional conditions that led to wines of remarkable concentration and freshness. Despite reduced quantities, the 2024 wines showcase intense characteristics balanced by a lively freshness, a testament to the vineyard's robust early-season development.

Vinification
The Chenin Blanc 2024 was fermented wild in barrels (70%) and stainless steel tanks (30%) and left on its lees for seven months before bottling.

Tasting note
The nose shows white peach, loquat and thatch before a palate defined by stone fruits and citrus with a mealy, marzipan-like texture that coats the mouth. Fresh acidity cuts into this generosity of fruit, the tang and texture of lime leaf and salted macadamias conspiring for an extended finish.

Price Bracket $31 to $40
Type White
Body Light Bodied
Variety Chenin Blanc
Country South Africa
Region Western Cape
Size 750ml
Vintage 2024
Closure Screw Cap

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