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Avec Chêne Chenin Blanc

Simonsig

South Africa

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Chenin Blanc
Country
South Africa
Appellation
Stellenbosch
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

roast chicken · oily fish · crab · pasta with white sauce

Rated vintages

  • 201290 pts

    Beautiful aromas lead the bouquet of this wine, a bright and fruity mix of tropical fruit, ripe pear, white melon, sweet orange and a touch of honeycomb. The well-balanced, medium-weight palate offers clean notes of melon, Anjou pear and clementine, followed by a clean, lightly…

  • 201091 pts

    Seductive and forward, the Avec Chêne (with wood) boasts intense aromas of vanilla, butter and cream that frame the superripe peach and guava fruits. A touch of honey and sweet spice add depth to the round, creamy-textured palate. Rich but not overdone, with a sweet orange oil l…