Reserve Chenin Blanc

Grilled chicken, smoked chicken salad, brie & goat’s milk cheese.

The maturation period of the wine was for 9 months. 77% French oak and 23% Hungarian oak used for nine months maturation period after which a rigorous barrel selection was done to make the best Chenin Blanc possible.

Grapes were selected from a vineyard block planted in 1993. Clone A1064 on Richter 99. Reductive winemaking techniques were used in the winery to preserve the delicate fruit aromas. 10% first fill, 32% 3rd fill, 32% 4th fill with balance made up with seasoned oak. Only 500 liter barrels were used as it suites the style that we want to express.

Deetlefs Wine Estate, situated in the picturesque Breedekloof (Rawsonville), is the second oldest wine estate in South Africa under ownership of the same family, established in 1822 and celebrated 200 years of existence in 2022. Age old family traditions passed through the generations and an intimate knowledge of every facet of this estate can be experienced in our handcrafted, classic styled wines.