Experience the exceptional 2023 vintage of Momento Chenin Blanc Verdelho. Winemaker Marelise Niemann skillfully crafts this benchmark Western Cape white blend. This bottle captures a vivid balance of richness and elegant focus. Chenin Blanc from four old dryland bush vine sites provides a generous core. Verdelho from three other select vineyards adds crucial freshness and a mineral precision.
- Platter’s White Blend of the Year
- 96/100 – Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za
- 94/100 – Tim Atkin MW (When to drink: 2024 to 2029)
Grapes for this complex wine are sourced from seven distinct parcels. These vineyards feature a mosaic of granite, sandstone, schist, and Bokkeveld shale soils. The wine was gently whole-bunch pressed. Indigenous yeasts completed the fermentation in French oak. A period of ten months on fine lees adds textural complexity. Malolactic fermentation was completed for a softer mouthfeel. This process ensures a distinctive, age-worthy white wine.
Notes of bright nectarine, slightly tart orange, and lemon blossom dominate the palate. A subtle hint of apricot sherbet appears on the long finish. Laser-precise acidity provides a taut, complex structure. Enjoy this trophy-grade blend with poultry, rich seafood, or soft goat’s cheese. The quality and style of Momento Chenin Blanc Verdelho shine through clearly.
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