Classic Selection Chenin Blanc

Delicious with chicken, mild curry dishes or salads – or simply on its own.

The vineyards are situated in the Paardeberg and surrounding area of the Paarl Region. Chenin Blanc is Boland Cellar’s signature white grape variety that does particularly well in a warmer area like Paarl which yields Chenin Blanc wines of fruit intensity in a robust and fuller style. Boland Cellar has won the award for Best Chenin Blanc producer in South Africa ten times in recent years. Chenin Blanc is a versatile cultivar, well-adapted to warm weather and resistant to the strong southerly winds prevailing here in summer.

Harvested at 22° Balling in the second half of February, the grapes reached the cellar at optimal ripeness to ensure the varietal flavours are retained. After destemming and crushing, skin contact was allowed for 4 - 6 hours to impart flavour and structure. Cool, slow fermentation is required for three weeks and thereafter the wine is left on the lees for three months, resulting in a balanced balanced wine with rich fullness of flavour. The wine remains in stainless steel tanks until blended and ready for bottling in order to retain its typical fruity freshness.

Since 1941, collaboration has been at the heart of Boland Cellar. Our award-winning wines are the result of working closely with growers, employees, suppliers, talented winemakers, customers, consumers, and nature itself. We strive to honour our region by producing wines of excellence, building on a proud heritage as regional specialists with international acclaim. Our passion goes beyond winemaking. By championing ethical practices and sustainable brands, we aim to make a positive impact on our ecosystem and community. Great wine is never the product of one element alone. Soil, climate, and nature’s changing forces all play their part. At Boland Cellar, we extend this natural collaboration by working with farmers and growers across diverse terroirs; bringing the story of each vine to your glass.