Rachelsfontain Chenin Blanc - Boschendal

The barrel-aged Rachelsfontain Chenin Blanc from the Coastal Region viticultural region presents a dense platinum yellow, golden yellow color in the glass. In the glass, this white wine from Boschendal presents aromas of peaches, star fruit, nectarines, guavas and mirabelles, complemented by roasted hazelnut, roasted almond and walnut. The Boschendal Rachelsfontain Chenin Blanc presents itself pleasantly dry to the wine drinker. This white wine never appears coarse or meager, as one might expect from a wine in the upper price range. With its lively fruit acidity, the Rachelsfontain Chenin Blanc presents itself impressively fresh and lively on the palate. The finale of this youthful white wine from the Coastal winegrowing region finally captivates with beautiful reverberation.

Vinification of the Boschendal Rachelsfontain Chenin Blanc

The powerful Rachelsfontain Chenin Blanc from South Africa is a cuvée, vinified from the grape varieties Chenin Blanc and Viognier. After harvesting, the grapes reach the press house by the fastest route. Here they are selected and carefully broken up. Fermentation follows in stainless steel tanks and large wood at controlled temperatures. After the end of fermentation, the Rachelsfontain Chenin Blanc can continue to harmonize on the fine lees for a few months....

Food recommendation for the Boschendal Rachelsfontain Chenin Blanc

Enjoy this white wine from South Africa ideally well chilled at 8 - 10°C as a companion to baked sweet potatoes with feta cheese, spring rolls with minced meat filling or omelet with salmon and fennel.

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