Raats Old Vine Chenin Blanc

0.75L | 13.5%

29 , 9 5

Chenin Blanc

Raats

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Raats Old Vine Chenin Blanc

Taste & Aging

Light

Bold

Smooth

Tannic

Dry

Sweet

Soft

Acidity

Complexity

Complex & deep

Drinking Window

Aging phase Until 2024

Ready to drink 2024 - 2030

Past peak After 2030

Aromas

Ripe pear Orange Lime White spices Vanilla Wood

Food Pairing

Roast chicken White fish

Vintage Report

The 2023 vintage in South Africa has received a score of 90 points from Robert Parker, indicating an excellent wine. The wines from this vintage are currently still youthful and need time to fully develop.

This superb Chenin Blanc has garnered top marks and award after award. The grapes come from vines that are 34 years or older. Some of these vines are even still planted in classic bush vines, completely without wiring. This method is ideal for South Africa's warm climate. The Chenin Blanc is planted at a certain altitude, around 250 meters above sea level. This is perfect for adding freshness and tension to the wine. All these elements are evident in this bottle, which is even considered one of South Africa's finest.

The family business Raats

Production is in the hands of a specialist in Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc wines: the Raats winery. While many wineries plant a wide variety of grapes for their wines, Raats has taken a different approach. Cabernet Franc is rarely found in red wines in South Africa. Quite a challenge indeed. But according to this family, the grape varieties are undervalued and much more can be extracted from them. All wines are sourced from the Stellenbosch region. Here, the grapes benefit from South Africa's warm climate, as well as the cool ocean breeze.

The harvest and taste of Old Vine Chenin Blanc

Thirty percent of the wine is fermented and aged in 300-liter French oak barrels to accentuate the soft, lush flavors. Seventy percent is fermented in stainless steel to highlight the fresh acidity and bright citrus aromas. After nine months, these two elements are combined and left on the lees for another seven months before bottling. This superb Chenin Blanc has hints of ripe pear, complex notes of orange, and light spice on the nose. The palate is sensational, long and full with a generous dose of oak aging. This aging has given it the full, robust flavors of spice, white fruit, vanilla, oak, and lime.

Product details

Availability	Only 1 in stock!
Alcohol content	13.5%
Vintage	2023
Size	0.75L
Region	Western Cape
Sub-region	Stellenbosch
Land	South Africa
Producer	Raats
Varietal(s)	Chenin Blanc
Oak aging	Yes, 30% of the wine is fermented and aged in 300-liter French oak barrels. 70% is fermented in stainless steel. After 9 months, these are blended and aged for another 7 months on the lees.
Ideal serving temperature ?	10° - 12°C
Storage at perfecte wijn	Air conditioned at 18°c