Experience the masterful precision of the Damascene Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc 2024, a wine that captures the soul of Bottelary’s hilltops. Winemaker Jean Smit selected fruit from three exceptional old-vine sites planted between 1972 and 1982 to create this site-specific masterpiece. You will encounter an intricate nose featuring nectarine, white peach, and salted almond alongside delicate herbal flourishes. Subtle hints of honeycomb, gravel, and lemon peel add a profound mineral dimension to the complex aromatic profile. On the palate, the wine delivers an elegant tension with a waxy, pithy texture and striking clarity of fruit. You get a masterful balance of zesty acidity and concentrated stone fruit that leads into a long, dry finish. Trust this “Bottelary blend” to showcase the incredible diversity and depth of Stellenbosch’s ancient granite and shale soils.
The Damascene Stellenbosch 2024 holds an elite standing among top South African wine critics for its focus and energy. Christian Eedes awarded this vintage 95 points, praising its stylish composition where no single element dominates the palate. Renowned critic James Suckling also rated it 92 points, highlighting its “fabulous tension” and fresh, lemony character upon release. The winemaking involves whole-cluster pressing and maturation in 1,000-litre Austrian oak foudres to preserve the wine’s natural vibrancy. You should serve this Chenin Blanc slightly chilled to fully appreciate its unfolding detail and stony minerality. It pairs magnificently with creamy seafood risotto, grilled yellowtail, or aged Gruyère cheese in a relaxed setting. The wine possesses the structural integrity to evolve beautifully in your cellar for over a decade. Every 750ml bottle reflects a commitment to minimal intervention and the pedigree of heritage South African bush vines.
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