Simonsig
Chenin Avec Chene 2019
| Denomination | N/A |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | South Africa (South Africa) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chenin Blanc |
| Aging | Approximately 11 months of maturation in a combination of new and old French oak barrels of 225 and 400 litres; left on the lees for about a year |
- Origin: Still white wine from Stellenbosch, South Africa, produced by Simonsig
- Grape variety and vintage: 100% Chenin Blanc, harvested in 2019, 0.75 litre bottle
- Ageing: 11 months in French oak barriques and 1 year on the lees, overnight maceration
- Aroma and taste: notes of citrus blossom, dried peach, honey and nuts, with a persistent finish
- Pairings: ideal with lean fish, shellfish, spicy dishes and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Simonsig Chenin Avec Chêne is a still white wine from South Africa, representing the Chenin Blanc of Stellenbosch. Produced using organic and sustainable farming, it displays a light golden hue. The bouquet reveals notes of citrus blossom, dried peach, honey and nuts. On the palate, it offers flavours of white peach and dried fruit, accompanied by a fresh acidity. Structured and with a long, toasted finish, it is ideal paired with shellfish, spicy dishes and flavourful mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
The Simonsig estate, run by the Malan family, cultivates Chenin Blanc in the fertile soils of Stellenbosch, a renowned wine-growing region. The grapes are sourced from the estate’s oldest vineyard. To capture the full aromatic spectrum, harvesting takes place at four different stages of ripeness. This approach results in a rich wine, where the ideal conditions of Stellenbosch favour the balance between sugar concentration and acidic tension.
How it is produced
In the winery, the bunches undergo a skin maceration overnight at low temperatures, a technique aimed at gently extracting aromatic compounds and concentrating flavours. After fermentation, the wine is aged on its lees for about a year, a key step to impart depth and roundness to the palate. Subsequently, maturation continues for around eleven months in a selection of French oak barrels, alternating between new and used wood to ensure a harmonious toasted contribution. The skilful use of this blend of barrels gives the wine its defined structure, enhancing the natural acidity of Chenin Blanc and ensuring a refined, persistent tasting experience.
History and Curiosities
This refined Chenin Blanc originates in Stellenbosch, celebrating the Malan family's legacy in South African winemaking tradition. To capture its full aromatic spectrum, grapes from the oldest vineyard, dating back to 1986, are harvested at four different stages of ripeness. After a night of skin maceration to concentrate the flavours, the wine rests on the lees for a year. The final touch, from which the name Avec Chêne is derived, is the ageing in French oak barrels, which imparts profound complexity and an extraordinary long and persistent aftertaste.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
These elements are intertwined in this family-owned farm, where the late Frans Malan produced the first bottle of our much-loved Kaapse Vonkel, South Africaʼs first Méthode Cap Classique made in the classic bottle-fermented style. He is also honoured for co-founding the thriving Stellenbosch Wine Route, a first in its time. Today, his legacy lives on through his sons, Francois and Johan, and grandchildren Francois-Jacques, Christelle and Michael, the 2nd and 3rd Malan generations at Simonsig Wine Estate. Read more
| Name | Simonsig Chenin Avec Chene 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still |
| Denomination | N/A |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Chenin Blanc |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | South Africa |
| Vendor | Simonsig |
| Story | History and Curiosities This refined Chenin Blanc originates in Stellenbosch, celebrating the Malan family's legacy in South African winemaking tradition. To capture its full aromatic spectrum, grapes from the oldest vineyard, dating back to 1986, are harvested at four different stages of ripeness. After a night of skin maceration to concentrate the flavours, the wine rests on the lees for a year. The final touch, from which the name Avec Chêne is derived, is the ageing in French oak barrels, which imparts profound complexity and an extraordinary long and persistent aftertaste. |
| Origin | Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Fermentation | About a year |
| Production technique | Fermented and left on the lees for about a year; aged for about 11 months in new and old French oak barrels |
| Wine making | The grapes from the oldest Chenin vineyard (1986) were harvested at four different stages of ripeness; left on the skins overnight at a low temperature; fermented and left on the lees for about a year; aged for approximately 11 months in new and old French oak barrels of 225 and 400 litres. |
| Aging | Approximately 11 months of maturation in a combination of new and old French oak barrels of 225 and 400 litres; left on the lees for about a year |
| Total acidity | 6.7 gr/L |
| PH | 3.13 |
| Residual sugar | 2.3 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |