Secure your allocation of the inaugural AA Badenhorst Grensloos Chenin Blanc 2023. This wine combines Adi Badenhorst’s finest single-vineyard Chenin sites into one blend. Grensloos means “without borders,” reflecting its multiple origins. Grapes come from certified heritage vines. These old vines were planted between 1968 and 1971. The 2023 vintage offers extraordinary complexity.
The AA Badenhorst Grensloos Chenin Blanc 2023 presents a medium straw yellow color. Sliced pears, honey, chamomile, and wildflowers create an aromatically intense nose. It is full-bodied, creamy, and layered on the palate. Layers of beeswax, white flowers, and citrus are present. Stony concentration and leesy richness add depth. This wine is more than the sum of its parts. Grensloos was ranked #8 in the James Suckling Top 100 Wines of South Africa 2024.
Top critics have awarded this Chenin Blanc exceptional scores. Tim Atkin MW gave it 96/100 points. James Suckling and Christian Eedes both rated it 95/100. This wine is built for longevity and will drink beautifully through 2035.